2006 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · BX56 AKG
2006 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 265,914 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Aug 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 265,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX56 AKG Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2021
- 265,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX56 AKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X5 (BX56 AKG) between June 2010 and June 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
BX56 AKG Mileage History
- 18/06/201057,758 mi
- 20/06/201181,975 mi+24,217 mi
- 25/06/201182,227 mi+252 mi
- 19/06/2012103,748 mi+21,521 mi
- 26/06/2012104,350 mi+602 mi
- 14/06/2013133,317 mi+28,967 mi
- 18/06/2014157,267 mi+23,950 mi
- 19/06/2015175,873 mi+18,606 mi
- 01/06/2016195,747 mi+19,874 mi
- 13/06/2016195,915 mi+168 mi
- 16/06/2017210,889 mi+14,974 mi
- 26/06/2017211,277 mi+388 mi
- 18/06/2018225,662 mi+14,385 mi
- 21/06/2019238,956 mi+13,294 mi
- 24/06/2021265,914 mi+26,958 mi
Average of roughly 18,894 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front CV Boots & DriveshaftsModerate
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