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DC56 BMW

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,680 mi
Last recorded175,680 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC56 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 175,680 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 170,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 165,875 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 165,868 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 158,478 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 141,002 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 128,055 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 128,055 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 121,729 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 121,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 114,418 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inside Bush + Outside Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inside Bush + Outside Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear N/S + O/S Tyres Perishing/Cracking In Tread

Fail 12 Apr 2018 114,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inside Bush + Outside Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inside Bush + Outside Bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear N/S + O/S Tyres Perishing/Cracking In Tread

Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,016 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

side skirts fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2017 106,013 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded main to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking main under trays at rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

side skirts fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers fitted

side skirt covers fitted

side skirts fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 99,276 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers fitted

side skirt covers fitted

side skirts fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 91,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sideskirts fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2014 83,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 83,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,338 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,843 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,848 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,681 miles

o/s wiper blade torn at end

Pass 14 Nov 2009 16,496 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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

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DC56 BMW is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DC56 BMW, 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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DC56 BMW is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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