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KV56 GVW

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

200,657 mi
Last recorded200,657 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 GVW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 200,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 194,231 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 187,059 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 187,059 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 180,780 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 172,108 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 171,885 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 163,810 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 163,790 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 163,233 miles

exhaust blow from manifold

Fail 7 Nov 2019 163,233 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust blow from manifold

Pass 23 Oct 2018 156,165 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion found on o/s/r brake pipe that runs across vehicle body

damage found on n/s door mirror glass

hand brake only just meets legal limit

Fail 23 Oct 2018 156,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion found on o/s/r brake pipe that runs across vehicle body

damage found on n/s door mirror glass

hand brake only just meets legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2017 149,634 miles

small exhaust blow from front flexi joint

Pass 3 Oct 2016 139,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres reache to minimum limit

Pass 1 Oct 2015 121,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 28 Sep 2015 121,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 8 Sep 2014 117,078 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 117,078 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 110,085 miles

n/s/f side lights dim

o/s.r side lights dim

Fail 23 Sep 2013 110,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f side lights dim

o/s.r side lights dim

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2012 102,648 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,648 miles

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

handbrake travel

wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Fail 12 Sep 2011 95,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,717 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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KV56 GVW is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KV56 GVW, 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 KV56 GVW registered?

KV56 GVW is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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