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DK56 WMD

2006 BMW X5

Beige Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,900 mi
Last recorded145,900 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 WMD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 145,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 125,866 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 125,862 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 105,929 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 105,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 84,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

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 1 Dec 2021 70,005 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 51,910 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake travel requires adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 32,950 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 32,859 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,793 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,919 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,660 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,138 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 16,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,977 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 12,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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DK56 WMD is a 2006 BMW X5 in Beige 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 DK56 WMD, 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 DK56 WMD registered?

DK56 WMD is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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