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HV56 XGW

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,922 mi
Last recorded146,922 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 XGW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 146,922 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 138,905 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 131,478 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 123,395 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 113,946 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 105,233 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 101,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 99,616 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear axle

plastic under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 13 Nov 2017 94,486 miles

4x4 inspection lamp on

Fail 10 Nov 2017 94,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

4x4 inspection lamp on

Fail 23 Mar 2017 92,739 miles

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

drivers seat belt returning slowly

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,556 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,556 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,930 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 79,460 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 73,353 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 61,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 54,369 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,698 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 XGW is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HV56 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

HV56 XGW is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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