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GN56 VSO

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

188,814 mi
Last recorded188,814 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 VSO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 188,814 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipes Corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyres Getting Low On Tread Depth.

Underbody And Suspension Surface Rust.

Pass 17 Jul 2024 184,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 7 May 2024 184,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 177,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 177,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 171,175 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 171,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 169,960 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 169,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 169,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative, does not illuminate when ignition on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Angel eye (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 158,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS AMBER (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES * DANGEROUS * (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH EDGES NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES * DANGEROUS * (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES * DANGEROUS * (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK IN NEARSIDE MIDDLE OF SCREEN / NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 145,828 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 145,805 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 131,456 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 113,741 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 105,752 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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 1 Oct 2014 96,248 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,928 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,156 miles

hand brake performance is loww but passes

Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,411 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,125 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 80,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,515 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 60,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GN56 VSO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN56 VSO, 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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GN56 VSO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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