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CE56 SNY

2006 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,617 mi
Last recorded190,617 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 SNY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 190,617 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 190,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine / underbody + sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 181,032 miles

both rear tyres, offside front tyre wearing on edges

handbrake performance

Fail 10 Aug 2020 181,032 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres, offside front tyre wearing on edges

handbrake performance

Pass 12 Aug 2019 171,631 miles

front wipers

windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2018 164,688 miles

engine & underside covers fitted as standard

handbrake poor

nearside front tyre outer & both rear tyres inner edges worn

windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2017 156,119 miles

handbrake performance low

windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2016 148,993 miles

handbrake performance low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,632 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 137,630 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2014 128,117 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outside egdes

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 9 Sep 2014 128,117 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on outside egdes

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Sep 2013 116,717 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 116,693 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,861 miles

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 3 Sep 2012 103,847 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 5 Sep 2011 86,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,271 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s wiper blade split

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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CE56 SNY is a 2006 BMW X5 in Beige with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE56 SNY, 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 CE56 SNY registered?

CE56 SNY is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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