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EJ56 RXF

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,924 mi
Last recorded142,924 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 RXF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 142,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension - front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 139,397 miles

Bonnet secondary latch/lever siezed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipe ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm- bush perished & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gatar splitting around driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush perished & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPM light on

Pass 27 Nov 2023 135,047 miles

engine covers,under trays fitted at time if test

osf outer cv boot weeping

some suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 133,294 miles

underside,suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 133,294 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

underside,suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 127,941 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre warning light on

Pass 23 Aug 2018 127,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Fail 10 Aug 2018 127,797 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Aug 2017 119,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 102,091 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 88,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2015 88,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 77,726 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,024 miles

Engine oil level low.

Near side rear tyre inner tread wearing low.

Off side rear tyre inner tread worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,275 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,345 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EJ56 RXF is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ56 RXF, 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 EJ56 RXF registered?

EJ56 RXF is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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