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HV56 VOT

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,725 mi
Last recorded125,725 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 125,725 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside rear upper sidelight not working

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

Offside rear lower sidelight not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 125,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer wall deteriorated and nail 285/45R19 ROF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside rear upper sidelight not working

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

Offside rear lower sidelight not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 121,160 miles

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

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

Offside brake light dim

Pass 20 May 2020 118,314 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 118,314 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 112,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear upper side light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 112,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear upper side light not working

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 104,326 miles

both front lower leading suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 9 May 2018 104,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower leading suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,504 miles

Oil leak level close to min ()

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

boot only opens with key

Fail 15 Apr 2017 99,459 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak level close to min ()

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

boot only opens with key

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also has side wall damage driven flat ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,946 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 May 2015 91,101 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 5 May 2015 91,101 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 7 May 2014 85,875 miles

Cracks in OSF tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 85,875 miles

Cracks in OSF tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,191 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 81,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 76,180 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,261 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,020 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 22 Sep 2009 39,172 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 VOT is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VOT, 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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HV56 VOT is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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