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HV56 GVN

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

234,756 mi
Last recorded234,756 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 GVN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 234,756 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 234,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 222,338 miles

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

Chips to windscreen

Fail 21 Feb 2019 222,338 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Chips to windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2018 206,940 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 206,938 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 188,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 188,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 169,846 miles

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 169,838 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 154,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 154,253 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 136,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 115,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,978 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,400 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,057 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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HV56 GVN is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV56 GVN, 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 HV56 GVN registered?

HV56 GVN is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is HV56 GVN safe to buy?

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