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2006 BMW X5
General Information
- Registration SW56UAN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 21 Oct 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 185,056 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 185,056 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,226 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
9 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 179,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 173,601 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
18 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 168,392 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 165,246 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 165,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 161,138 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2021 9 Jun 202614 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 158,271 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020 9 Jun 202614 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 158,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
19 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 155,279 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2019 9 Jun 202618 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,050 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 150,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 146,600 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2017 9 Jun 202610 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 146,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
12 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,747 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2016 9 Jun 20263 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 138,392 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2015 9 Jun 202611 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 124,956 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015 9 Jun 202619 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,438 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014 9 Jun 202626 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,269 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW56UAN was registered on 2006-09-29
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