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DC55 COX

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,616 mi
Last recorded121,616 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC55 COX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 121,616 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,337 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 115,184 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 112,056 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 106,483 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 101,598 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 97,139 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust manifold has a slight exhaust leak

Fail 27 Dec 2018 97,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,990 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 88,633 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 79,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,379 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,055 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,159 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,461 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,433 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre and o/s/f,treads wearing low

rear brake pads worn low

self leveling suspension fault warning on dash

Fail 23 Nov 2009 18,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre cut on wall

Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,043 miles

nearside front tyre cut on wall

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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DC55 COX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DC55 COX, 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 DC55 COX registered?

DC55 COX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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