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EY56 UPK

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,346 mi
Last recorded123,346 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 UPK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 123,346 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 123,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 119,791 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 119,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure light On

Pass 17 Jun 2021 114,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight boulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake warning wire fouling brake disc

Fail 15 Jun 2021 114,129 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal section corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight boulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake warning wire fouling brake disc

Pass 17 Jun 2020 107,632 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire hanging down and light on dash

Pass 14 Jun 2019 99,933 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 99,933 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 99,933 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 90,651 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn thin inside edge

Fail 20 Jun 2018 90,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn thin inside edge

Fail 28 Sep 2017 86,176 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,123 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,690 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2015 75,696 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/f wing mirror outer cover missing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,367 miles

All tyres are perished

Both rear tyres are on 3mm across the tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front (255/ 50 R19 103V) Rear (285/ 45 R19 107V)

N/S/F C.V.boot has slight seepage around the inner clip

N/S/R tyre is worn on the inner edge

O/S/F tyre is on 3mm and the N/S/F tyre is on 2mm across the tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 63,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres are perished

Both rear tyres are on 3mm across the tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front (255/ 50 R19 103V) Rear (285/ 45 R19 107V)

N/S/F C.V.boot has slight seepage around the inner clip

N/S/R tyre is worn on the inner edge

O/S/F tyre is on 3mm and the N/S/F tyre is on 2mm across the tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 53,418 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,510 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 27,930 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 Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,930 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)

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 UPK is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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