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EA56 WSX

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

219,155 mi
Last recorded219,155 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 WSX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 219,155 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 166,901 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 163,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 160,125 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 158,197 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 157,998 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 148,576 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 140,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 137,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 126,360 miles

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

both front tyre's worn on edge ? cracked.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 123,308 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 121,604 miles

front tyres cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2013 118,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 116,712 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 4 Dec 2010 115,632 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 93,740 miles

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

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

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 WSX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WSX, 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 EA56 WSX registered?

EA56 WSX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is EA56 WSX safe to buy?

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