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DG56 UCW

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,125 mi
Last recorded164,125 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 UCW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 164,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Flexi hose burst during the test. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Under bonnet. (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Raer arm lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust bracket broken away and insecure.

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 154,631 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gasses under the bonnet. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Oct 2022 154,628 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Flexi pipe burst and leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine covers fitted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gasses under the bonnet. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 146,070 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 20 Oct 2021 146,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 121,593 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 121,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Trye pressure monitoring warning lamp on

Pass 12 Apr 2018 107,880 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 107,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 96,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 May 2017 96,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,029 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,029 miles

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

Both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 5 May 2015 78,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil on steering rack gators

Fail 5 May 2015 78,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil on steering rack gators

Pass 7 May 2014 69,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,463 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,475 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2012 57,475 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,989 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,177 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,175 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,439 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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DG56 UCW 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 62.5%.

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 DG56 UCW, 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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DG56 UCW is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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