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AE56 WOY

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

190,496 mi
Last recorded190,496 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WOY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 190,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Signs of fuel leak around tank area, undertray fitted, unable to confirm if there is a leak.

Fail 31 Jan 2023 190,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Signs of fuel leak around tank area, undertray fitted, unable to confirm if there is a leak.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 185,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 180,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 178,575 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 167,116 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 155,353 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 155,352 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 138,252 miles

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

Rear brake pads 4 mm

Fail 11 Oct 2016 138,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake pads 4 mm

Pass 25 Sep 2015 120,185 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,814 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,777 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,937 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,868 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,168 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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AE56 WOY is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AE56 WOY, 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 AE56 WOY registered?

AE56 WOY is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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