2006 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · RK56 PWU
2006 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 175,994 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK56 PWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 175,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK56 PWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW X5 (RK56 PWU) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RK56 PWU Mileage History
- 14/12/2021163,634 mi
- 30/11/2022167,544 mi+3,910 mi
- 07/12/2023171,680 mi+4,136 mi
- 09/12/2024175,209 mi+3,529 mi
- 11/12/2025175,994 mi+785 mi
Average of roughly 3,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E53)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front CV Boots & DriveshaftsModerate
The front CV boots tear frequently, allowing dirt to destroy the outer CV joints. If caught early, it is a cheap fix; otherwise, the whole shaft needs replacement.
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