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EY56 UPG

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,643 mi
Last recorded144,643 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 UPG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 144,643 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 27 May 2026 144,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 May 2025 134,972 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2024 127,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 117,129 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 114,119 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 108,488 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 103,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 97,017 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 91,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 86,163 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,268 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 80,268 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 63,123 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,024 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,127 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,207 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,947 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 UPG is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EY56 UPG, 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 EY56 UPG registered?

EY56 UPG is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is EY56 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY56 UPG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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