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CV56 SWX

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,907 mi
Last recorded118,907 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 SWX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 118,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 114,912 miles

4x4 yelllow lamp on

Pass 26 Feb 2022 113,607 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 109,473 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 103,185 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 99,420 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 99,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 94,456 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016
Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,847 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 63,847 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,695 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 63,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,733 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 46,608 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,927 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,013 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 28,013 miles

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

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

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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CV56 SWX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CV56 SWX, 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 CV56 SWX registered?

CV56 SWX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is CV56 SWX safe to buy?

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