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BF56 LJK

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,303 mi
Last recorded143,303 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 LJK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 143,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 143,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 143,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tca arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 135,744 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 130,445 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 130,429 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine cover & under tray fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 124,237 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,377 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,857 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING IN CENTRES

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated HAS VERY SLIGHT GREASE LEAK FROM INNER CLIP. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Dec 2018 109,170 miles

All four winter tyres now fitted are getting low.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three rear seats. ()

Rear wiper blade ineffective.

Fail 30 Nov 2018 109,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three rear seats. ()

Rear wiper blade ineffective.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,118 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 97,040 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 97,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 89,657 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 82,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 75,540 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HORN WORKING BUT NOT LOUD ENOUGH

NSR UPPER LIGHT WORKING BUT VERY DIM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,258 miles

DRIVERS SIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,738 miles

handbrake performance low

rear number plate starting to delaminat

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear number plate starting to delaminat

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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BF56 LJK is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BF56 LJK, 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.

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BF56 LJK is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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