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EK56 YDE

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,476 mi
Last recorded89,476 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YDE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 89,476 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,445 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 89,318 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,165 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,865 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,533 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,819 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 59,096 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 59,068 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,074 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 50,074 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,720 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 44,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,107 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,116 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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EK56 YDE is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK56 YDE, 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 EK56 YDE registered?

EK56 YDE is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is EK56 YDE safe to buy?

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