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LA56 KBX

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

182,455 mi
Last recorded182,455 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 KBX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2023 182,455 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 180,300 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 180,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 171,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 154,662 miles

Nearside windscreen has crack/chip, swept area

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 154,660 miles

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

Nearside windscreen has crack/chip, swept area

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

TCS illuminated

TPMS illuminated

Pass 10 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

unable to read odometer

Fail 6 Oct 2017

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated nearside rear seatbelt not locking into buckle. (5.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

unable to read odometer

Pass 23 Sep 2016 119,355 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 104,546 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 104,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,554 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)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 90,553 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,610 miles

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

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

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 7 Oct 2013 77,610 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (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)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,352 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,560 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 41,703 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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LA56 KBX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LA56 KBX, 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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LA56 KBX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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