2006 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · ST56 AOY
2006 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 150,810 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST56 AOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
- 150,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST56 AOY 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 (ST56 AOY) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
ST56 AOY Mileage History
- 03/10/2022132,902 mi
- 12/10/2022132,954 mi+52 mi
- 26/09/2023137,151 mi+4,197 mi
- 06/10/2023137,202 mi+51 mi
- 15/11/2024150,810 mi+13,608 mi
Average of roughly 8,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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