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AF56 RNE

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

160,586 mi
Last recorded160,586 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 RNE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 160,586 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2026 160,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component casing fixing bolts missing ball joint fixing bolt (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of 2 arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Ball joint nut (5.3.6 (b))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 150,305 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 150,304 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 141,712 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 141,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 134,783 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 130,025 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 122,270 miles

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2021 122,720 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 119,519 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 115,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 115,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 108,779 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 102,318 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 94,951 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,436 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,925 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 76,925 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,570 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,380 miles

sill covers

tyres worn on edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,409 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,048 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,923 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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AF56 RNE is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 AF56 RNE, 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 AF56 RNE registered?

AF56 RNE is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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