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FX56 LTE

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

188,326 mi
Last recorded188,326 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 LTE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 188,326 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle including suspension component

Pass 5 Dec 2024 177,445 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 161,353 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 155,004 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 149,808 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 145,955 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 133,806 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded, borderline failure (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 121,800 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side recording little to no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded, borderline failure (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 108,923 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front + Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front + Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 95,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 83,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2014 72,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen and headlamp washers poor

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,293 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 63,293 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 59,204 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 59,204 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,095 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,395 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,349 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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FX56 LTE is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FX56 LTE, 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 FX56 LTE registered?

FX56 LTE is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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