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FX56 ZHB

2006 BMW X5

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,907 mi
Last recorded88,907 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 ZHB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 88,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 86,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 83,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of rear subframe, both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 76,729 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 76,122 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 74,841 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 73,962 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 73,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 71,841 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,661 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,112 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 ZHB is a 2006 BMW X5 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZHB, 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 FX56 ZHB registered?

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

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