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KC56 HLA

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,815 mi
Last recorded155,815 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 HLA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 155,815 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Possible power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear facing boot damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No rear seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rough on lock to lock

Fail 2 Jul 2019 155,815 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic power steering that is 'fly by wire' has the angle of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the angle of the road wheels Pulling to the left on road test (2.6 (b) (i))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Possible power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear facing boot damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No rear seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rough on lock to lock

Fail 25 Jun 2019 155,640 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction angle light on (2.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at floor nearside both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 153,265 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2017

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear disc corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016

Handbrake lever has travel

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection - exhaust leak suspected

oil leak

rear reg plate damaged

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 24 Aug 2016

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Handbrake lever has travel

OS rear tyre approaching legal limit and sidewall damaged

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection - exhaust leak suspected

oil leak

rear reg plate damaged

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2015 133,522 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 118,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage to front reg plate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 118,470 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage to front reg plate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 101,821 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 95,061 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 100,920 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 100,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 72,105 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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KC56 HLA is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KC56 HLA, 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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KC56 HLA is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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