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BX56 DVO

2006 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,174 mi
Last recorded185,174 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 DVO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2023 185,174 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 177,169 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 177,169 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 164,218 miles

both reg platesstarting to crack/fade

Fail 9 Jul 2021 164,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both reg platesstarting to crack/fade

Pass 1 Jul 2020 157,048 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 157,048 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 144,257 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front discs corroded/worn

Fail 26 Jun 2019 144,257 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front discs corroded/worn

Pass 4 Apr 2018 128,687 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside. (nearside greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (6.3.1d)

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 128,685 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside. (nearside greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (6.3.1d)

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 113,738 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 105,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 93,934 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 87,228 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 84,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 84,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,956 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 58,956 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,306 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 51,305 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,842 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,797 miles

Drivers side wiper has a small tear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BX56 DVO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX56 DVO, 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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BX56 DVO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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