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EX56 YXZ

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,687 mi
Last recorded171,687 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2021 171,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Causing indicator bulb to come on. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre bold on inner edge blistering.

tpm light on

Pass 23 Jun 2020 161,841 miles

both rear brake pipes across rear body starting to corrode

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nsf brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jun 2020 161,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear brake pipes across rear body starting to corrode

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nsf brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 17 May 2019 146,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 146,202 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 131,410 miles

Front both tyres wearing uneven on inner treads, 275 40 r20

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, 315 35 r20 (4.1.E.1)

chips in screen

Fail 6 Apr 2018 131,404 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both tyres wearing uneven on inner treads, 275 40 r20

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, 315 35 r20 (4.1.E.1)

chips in screen

Pass 4 Apr 2017 116,861 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 116,861 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 112,691 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 102,036 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,565 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,969 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,442 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 75,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,548 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,798 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,250 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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EX56 YXZ 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

EX56 YXZ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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