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KN56 UEA

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

200,156 mi
Last recorded200,156 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 UEA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 200,156 miles

Central Rear Wiper blade rubber torn

Fail 12 Feb 2026 200,155 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 10 Feb 2025 197,775 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 197,775 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 192,482 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 192,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 185,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 174,106 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 174,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes to BOTH rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear track control arm ball joint very badly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front jets (empty) (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 164,108 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 154,642 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 130,527 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 130,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,651 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition, worn bald on inner shoulders, cracking on sidewalls and close to minimum tread depth limit

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake pad wear indicator wire not connected

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 101,651 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition, worn bald on inner shoulders, cracking on sidewalls and close to minimum tread depth limit

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake pad wear indicator wire not connected

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,789 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,624 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,509 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,740 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,917 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 77,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,611 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,805 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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KN56 UEA is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KN56 UEA, 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 KN56 UEA registered?

KN56 UEA is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is KN56 UEA safe to buy?

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