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YF56 LCE

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,446 mi
Last recorded123,446 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 LCE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 123,446 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,142 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 95,014 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 91,247 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 75,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damage

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

Offside Front tyre wall damage/edge worn

Pass 29 Dec 2016 70,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (very low) (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 63,512 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 56,834 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2013 41,729 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 41,729 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 35,281 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 35,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,176 miles

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

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

slight cut to nearside front tyre side wall.

Pass 18 Dec 2010 23,432 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 18,451 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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YF56 LCE is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YF56 LCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF56 LCE registered?

YF56 LCE is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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