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FN56 TPX

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,600 mi
Last recorded164,600 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 TPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 164,600 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear has general corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2019 135,568 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 135,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 129,055 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 122,733 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,030 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 100,526 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 100,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise child seat fitted to n/s/r outer seat

Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,396 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 77,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre is heavily worn on inner edge and will possibly tear in the same manner as the other side. ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,880 miles

n/s front tyre has a few bad gashes on the outer wall

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,303 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,602 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

deep cut to front nearside tyrewall

Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,619 miles

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

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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FN56 TPX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN56 TPX, 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 FN56 TPX registered?

FN56 TPX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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