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FG56 WJN

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,582 mi
Last recorded144,582 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 144,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 139,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front seat belt is slow to retract

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2022 139,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi/metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended catch (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi/metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside door mirror cover is missisng

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front seat belt is slow to retract

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2021 131,215 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 119,066 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 119,012 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belts slow to retract

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

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Sill and underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed area’s

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Mar 2018 104,687 miles

Front exhaust has minor leak

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

Offside Front tyre has perished sidewall

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 104,685 miles

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

Front exhaust has minor leak

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

Offside Front tyre has perished sidewall

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,163 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,528 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,063 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 86,062 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,044 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,670 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake warning light on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,425 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 60,403 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,634 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 WJN is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FG56 WJN, 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 WJN registered?

FG56 WJN is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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