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HG56 SHV

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,121 mi
Last recorded163,121 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 SHV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 163,121 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm between flexis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 142,747 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2025 142,745 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both front (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 140,184 miles

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 20 Mar 2023 138,965 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 127,701 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 119,311 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Mar 2020 113,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 109,348 miles

stone chip in zone A

Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,933 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2018 99,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,355 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,212 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,758 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 78,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Dec 2011 55,675 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,073 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 301,121 miles

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

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

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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HG56 SHV is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HG56 SHV, 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 HG56 SHV registered?

HG56 SHV is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is HG56 SHV safe to buy?

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