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CP56 OCB

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,096 mi
Last recorded172,096 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 OCB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 172,096 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 172,094 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 171,955 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 160,092 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 149,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 138,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 133,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 118,195 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,356 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded above differential (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,218 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 98,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,363 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 88,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 70,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,203 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,959 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,061 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,898 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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CP56 OCB is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CP56 OCB, 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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CP56 OCB is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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