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CE56 ZLX

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,949 mi
Last recorded169,949 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ZLX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 169,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 165,186 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 162,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 157,785 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 157,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 152,899 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 152,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 148,011 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 143,734 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,199 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 139,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 134,964 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 130,685 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 130,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 124,177 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 124,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 115,614 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 115,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 96,865 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,178 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 66,272 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,083 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,240 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,109 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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CE56 ZLX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE56 ZLX registered?

CE56 ZLX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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