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BV56 VZN

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,999,999 mi
Last recorded9,999,999 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 VZN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 9,999,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 9,999,999 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 136,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 123,426 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 122,987 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 111,333 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 111,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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parking brake made just above min requirement 17%

tpms light on

Fail 14 Oct 2019 109,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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parking brake made just above min requirement 17%

tpms light on

Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,948 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 101,945 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 12 Oct 2017 96,553 miles

offside door mirror body cover missing

Fail 12 Oct 2017 96,547 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

offside door mirror body cover missing

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit weaing very badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 92,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lioght lense 9repaired with lense tape0 (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit weaing very badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,095 miles

covers fitted underside

parking brake made just above minimum requirement

Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil around steering rack boots

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,962 miles

h/brake performance

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,203 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,846 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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BV56 VZN is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,483 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV56 VZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV56 VZN registered?

BV56 VZN is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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