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FG56 AWC

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,750 mi
Last recorded138,750 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 AWC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 138,750 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 138,699 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 137,043 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 133,876 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 133,771 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 132,405 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 130,610 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 116,067 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,471 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,864 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 109,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,923 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,748 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,072 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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FG56 AWC is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AWC, 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 FG56 AWC registered?

FG56 AWC is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FG56 AWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 AWC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG56 AWC have outstanding finance?

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