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KG56 SSX

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,001 mi
Last recorded157,001 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 SSX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 157,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 157,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 148,220 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge badly but not down to canvas yet

Fail 18 Apr 2017 148,220 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge badly but not down to canvas yet

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 130,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 130,311 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 129,952 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated or for any other reason,wire to nearside pad warning sensor broken? (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear to offside rear brake (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear ,metal section of flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear handbrake drum distorted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 112,542 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 112,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,281 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 71,279 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,393 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,472 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 51,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH WIPER BLADES DETERIORATING

Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,707 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 SSX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

KG56 SSX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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