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EY56 GYC

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,626 mi
Last recorded154,626 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 GYC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 154,626 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 154,618 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords and tyres is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both units (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 153,117 miles

Both Front Tyres are worn on the outer edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge.

Pass 11 Dec 2023 151,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 150,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 148,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 148,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 144,182 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 144,155 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 137,737 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 132,197 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 126,320 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 126,318 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 119,720 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2016 119,709 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

both front lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2015 111,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 111,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 106,249 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 101,036 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 101,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside + nearside front wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 4 May 2011 86,055 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,862 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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EY56 GYC is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EY56 GYC, 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 EY56 GYC registered?

EY56 GYC is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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