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DS56 LTO

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,361 mi
Last recorded153,361 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 LTO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 153,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 148,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 141,203 miles

undebody corossion floor and general,

Fail 25 Oct 2023 141,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undebody corossion floor and general,

Pass 26 Oct 2022 133,554 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hoses x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 126,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe at axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main axle pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 126,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe at axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main axle pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 126,467 miles

Emissions not tested oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT!! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 120,347 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 115,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,577 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 104,370 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,127 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,127 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,093 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 85,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,021 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,393 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 82,196 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 82,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 3 May 2013 81,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,833 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,951 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 58,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,674 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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DS56 LTO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DS56 LTO, 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 DS56 LTO registered?

DS56 LTO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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