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GK56 OCX

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,804 mi
Last recorded169,804 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 OCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 169,804 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 166,594 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Jan 2024 163,300 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cant be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 163,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cant be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 159,718 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 159,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Jan 2022 153,156 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 148,765 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 141,021 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 133,315 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 133,315 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 123,142 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake showing lower reading than offside

Rear tyres wearing on inside of tread

Fail 27 Jun 2017 123,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear handbrake showing lower reading than offside

Rear tyres wearing on inside of tread

Pass 24 Jun 2016 109,421 miles

b oth front tyres have small cracks in tread

Pass 29 Jun 2015 98,024 miles

all tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 29 Jun 2015 98,019 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

all tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,522 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,883 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 84,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,657 miles

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 30 Jun 2011 61,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,756 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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GK56 OCX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,483 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GK56 OCX, 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 GK56 OCX registered?

GK56 OCX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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