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EX56 JUV

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,998 mi
Last recorded165,998 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 JUV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 165,998 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 157,240 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 151,845 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 146,200 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 140,731 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 135,712 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,804 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,382 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,584 miles

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

Nearside rear inner driveshaft seal leaking

Nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 93,584 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

Handbrake efficiency only just meeting requirements

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

Nearside rear inner driveshaft seal leaking

Nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 87,095 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,683 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 82,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 72,874 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,206 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,932 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,003 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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EX56 JUV is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EX56 JUV, 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 EX56 JUV registered?

EX56 JUV is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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