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FX56 YRL

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,156 mi
Last recorded121,156 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 121,156 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 119,522 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 115,801 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 108,311 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,480 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f worn heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 86,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,844 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,716 miles

Child seats fitted too both rear seats

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 68,714 miles

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

Child seats fitted too both rear seats

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,952 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,942 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 59,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,843 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 50,841 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,338 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,480 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 YRL is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

FX56 YRL is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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