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EA56 VPC

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

167,934 mi
Last recorded167,934 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 VPC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 167,934 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 166,196 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 162,723 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 155,329 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2022 155,327 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 152,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 150,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,412 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 143,412 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 137,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 132,625 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 127,533 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 127,533 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 120,804 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 112,831 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 104,337 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 94,835 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 91,963 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,424 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,966 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,309 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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EA56 VPC is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 EA56 VPC, 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 VPC registered?

EA56 VPC is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is EA56 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 VPC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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