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FL56 OGC

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,421 mi
Last recorded116,421 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 OGC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 113,022 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 113,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 109,062 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 109,062 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 103,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 103,686 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 98,655 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 98,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,604 miles

nearside front cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 85,743 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 79,222 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,422 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,389 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,705 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 38,103 miles

all tyres slightly perished and cracking in tread

Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,179 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 26,617 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 26,617 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,948 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 Dec 2010 18,497 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 13,251 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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FL56 OGC is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FL56 OGC, 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 FL56 OGC registered?

FL56 OGC is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is FL56 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 OGC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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