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FAO 561N

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,288 mi
Last recorded147,288 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAO 561N
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 147,288 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 137,967 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 210,607 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 210,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 203,551 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml does not illuminate

Fail 6 Feb 2023 203,330 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml does not illuminate

Pass 20 Mar 2022 194,076 miles

EML does not illuminate

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 186,599 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating in centre (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges 275/40R20 (5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges 275/40R20 (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 186,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL light does not illuminate (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating in centre (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges 275/40R20 (5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges 275/40R20 (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 112,195 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 112,195 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,595 miles

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

front + rear brake discs worn

Fail 13 Jul 2018 107,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front + rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2017 101,266 miles

Both rear tyre have cut in the inner side wall

Pass 14 May 2016 91,141 miles

Nearside Rear tyre have poor structure

Offside Rear tyre have poor structure

Fail 14 May 2016 91,141 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre have poor structure

Offside Rear tyre have poor structure

Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,077 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,574 miles

front and rear brake disc's corroded advise

Fail 17 Nov 2014 76,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake disc's corroded advise

Pass 30 Nov 2013 65,984 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 65,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 59,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre have cut in the side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2012 47,684 miles

nearside front tyre have slight failure of its structure

offside front tyre have slight failure of its structure

Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,494 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,014 miles

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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FAO 561N is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FAO 561N, 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 FAO 561N registered?

FAO 561N is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is FAO 561N safe to buy?

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