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KG56 GFX

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,137 mi
Last recorded134,137 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 GFX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 134,137 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 132,704 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 130,148 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 124,501 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))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

wipers worn

Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,373 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 119,373 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 114,560 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip and scratches in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2020 114,560 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip and scratches in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2019 104,852 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 104,852 miles

Front engine mounts have slight play

Front suspension / knocking noise

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

tested in wet weather

undercover fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 104,750 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front engine mounts have slight play

Front suspension / knocking noise

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

tested in wet weather

undercover fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 95,882 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 95,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 87,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2017 87,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,589 miles

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

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

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

parking brake just met the requirements

Fail 10 Feb 2016 80,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

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

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

parking brake just met the requirements

Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,560 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 74,544 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,758 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,353 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 54,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,885 miles

font and rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear 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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KG56 GFX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG56 GFX, 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 KG56 GFX registered?

KG56 GFX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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