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LF56 YMP

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,455 mi
Last recorded172,455 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 YMP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 172,455 miles

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))

parking brake low effort

Pass 23 Dec 2023 163,900 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 154,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 147,381 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 147,377 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 1 light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Signs of corrosion on flexi hose where steel pipe comes from ferrule, covers make it difficult to access pipe. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Signs of corrosion on flexi hose where steel pipe comes from ferrule, covers make it difficult to access pipe. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 129,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 118,517 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 107,252 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 5 Jan 2018 107,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,849 miles

engine covers and under body shields fitted preventing inspection of some items

Fail 4 Jan 2017 93,849 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

engine covers and under body shields fitted preventing inspection of some items

Pass 23 Jan 2016 84,246 miles

Front brake discs slight worn

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides on suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Rear parking brake just made performance

under trays and engine covers and front tyres wearing and cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,918 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,315 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 64,315 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,732 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,894 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 43,894 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 37,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front tyres badly worn on the edges

Fail 1 Dec 2010 37,051 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres badly worn on the edges

Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine and chassis covers fitted

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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LF56 YMP is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LF56 YMP, 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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LF56 YMP is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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