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BG06 WPJ

2006 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 WPJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 177,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 169,252 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 161,202 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 161,198 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 153,978 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 153,969 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 151,176 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 151,176 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 145,235 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 145,152 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 141,047 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Pass 30 Jan 2017 137,111 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 137,111 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 130,440 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jan 2015 122,659 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 114,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 114,596 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 106,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2012 98,187 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 98,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 89,941 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 79,368 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 79,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,493 miles

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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BG06 WPJ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG06 WPJ, 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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What year was BG06 WPJ registered?

BG06 WPJ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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