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FE56 UUY

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,316 mi
Last recorded179,316 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 UUY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 179,316 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 140,965 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 140,955 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 136,690 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))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wear

interior mirror missing

reverse light inoperative

Pass 18 Jan 2022 133,656 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 17 Jan 2022 133,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 29 Jan 2021 131,999 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear on inside edges

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2020 130,770 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear on inside edges

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 17 Jan 2019 124,363 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 119,199 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 119,199 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,458 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 110,175 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding...advise to replace

rear brake hose ferrules corroded...advise to replace

Fail 11 Jan 2016 110,132 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding...advise to replace

rear brake hose ferrules corroded...advise to replace

Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,684 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 98,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 85,591 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,961 miles

front pads getting low.

rear dicss and pads very soon.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,202 miles

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,264 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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FE56 UUY is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FE56 UUY, 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 FE56 UUY registered?

FE56 UUY is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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