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KG56 YKO

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

206,433 mi
Last recorded206,433 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 YKO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 206,433 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 206,433 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 202,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 195,901 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 189,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall tyre has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 189,141 miles

Front Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour under the bonnet into the car (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall tyre has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 184,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2020 178,483 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 178,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 169,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 159,073 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 143,626 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 122,479 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 112,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 101,841 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 83,758 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 83,758 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,999 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,094 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 34,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YKO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KG56 YKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG56 YKO registered?

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

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