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BJ06 ZXZ

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

192,505 mi
Last recorded192,505 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ZXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 192,505 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 192,505 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 186,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 186,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 177,498 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 177,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 170,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight binding and noise during operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 170,305 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on both side they are faded (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight binding and noise during operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 160,260 miles

parking brake effort is 16% the lower limit is 16%

Fail 14 Oct 2021 160,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 156,312 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 156,310 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 146,333 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 143,023 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 143,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 138,865 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front tyre slightly cut on outer wall

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 138,865 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front tyre slightly cut on outer wall

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 133,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 128,506 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 121,501 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 116,732 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 110,909 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 99,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 89,097 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 74,343 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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BJ06 ZXZ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue 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 BJ06 ZXZ, 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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BJ06 ZXZ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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