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FG56 AVF

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,873 mi
Last recorded111,873 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 AVF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 111,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2021 111,870 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,080 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 101,527 miles

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 4 Jul 2019 93,141 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 83,755 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,520 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 63,040 miles

Offside Front cut/chip in outer tyre wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip in drivers view (8.3.1a)

front tyre treads 3mm

Pass 13 May 2015 58,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2014 51,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 47,888 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 43,169 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall dameged

Fail 19 May 2011 35,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 35,806 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,749 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,040 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 27,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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FG56 AVF is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG56 AVF, 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 FG56 AVF registered?

FG56 AVF is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is FG56 AVF safe to buy?

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