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EA56 JWU

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,470 mi
Last recorded168,470 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 JWU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 168,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect full underside of the vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2024 157,726 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 146,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 138,866 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 138,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 129,047 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 129,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 125,458 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear parking brake efficiency just within specified limits

Fail 3 Mar 2020 125,458 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear parking brake efficiency just within specified limits

Pass 8 Mar 2019 120,035 miles

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

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

Rear parking brake efficiency just within specified limits

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,534 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)

Offside front tyre sidewall perishing.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,489 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 108,489 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 106,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 106,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 93,466 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2014 93,462 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,014 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 67,805 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,308 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 47,920 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,057 miles

nearside front tyre has side wall damage and wearing on outer edge

slight wear in front suspension bushes

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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EA56 JWU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,483 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EA56 JWU, 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 EA56 JWU registered?

EA56 JWU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is EA56 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 JWU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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