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FG56 DLO

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,587 mi
Last recorded152,587 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 DLO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2024 152,587 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin And outer brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 133,851 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 124,088 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 115,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 108,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,038 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 103,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 92,186 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,494 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 72,494 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,572 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 53,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,757 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,144 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,464 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 19,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 14,621 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 DLO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue 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 DLO, 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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FG56 DLO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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