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CU56 NXH

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

290,766 mi
Last recorded290,766 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 NXH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 290,766 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2023 164,487 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 155,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 145,641 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 145,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 136,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 127,418 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 119,893 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 119,893 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear one of twin rear side lights not working both sides

Pass 11 Oct 2017 109,250 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 109,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,677 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front arm front bushes (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above plastic cover (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above plastic trim (3.6.B.2c)

both rear flex hoses corroded but unable to fully examine as covered

Pass 28 Sep 2015 85,926 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 85,926 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 73,763 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,643 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 52,269 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,924 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 46,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 33,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,947 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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CU56 NXH is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CU56 NXH, 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 CU56 NXH registered?

CU56 NXH is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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