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KN56 YCS

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,990 mi
Last recorded149,990 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 YCS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 149,990 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 149,794 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 144,190 miles

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

n/s/f coil spring rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2024 138,806 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 130,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 130,155 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS warning light staying on

Pass 15 Dec 2021 120,766 miles

Check rear wheel camber!!

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner part of nearside rear tyre,rest of tread as low as 1.8mm.Recommend it to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Part of nearside rear side light dull!

Fail 13 Nov 2021 119,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Check rear wheel camber!!

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner part,parts of rest of tread as low as 2mm.Recommend it to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

TPMS WARNING

Pass 7 Nov 2020 113,002 miles

Advanced corrosion to nearside and offside rear Brake Pipes ,before brake hoses

Parking brake effort only just passed test,!! ,,

Fail 24 Oct 2020 112,835 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake pipes,before brake hoses

No tread on outer part of each front tyre,worn close to their cord

TPMS warning light stayed

Pass 16 Oct 2019 107,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Low to no tread on both front tyres outer edges

Fail 5 Oct 2019 107,340 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Low to no tread on both front tyres outer edges

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,164 miles

park brake just within limits

Pass 20 Dec 2016 79,672 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 79,672 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,741 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,315 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 58,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake performance close to min limit

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,766 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,051 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,004 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 YCS is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YCS, 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 KN56 YCS registered?

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

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