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BJ56 XRL

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,262 mi
Last recorded147,262 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XRL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 147,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 143,400 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 134,878 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 128,575 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 125,093 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 125,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,893 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 122,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 113,547 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 113,546 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 103,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,818 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,849 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 85,219 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,219 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Feb 2013 77,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,418 miles

Chip in windscreen outside swept area

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs worn

NSf tyre worn inner edge

OSf tyre worn oute edge

Fail 9 Jan 2013 76,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen outside swept area

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs worn

NSf tyre worn inner edge

OSf tyre worn oute edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,189 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,959 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,519 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 47,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,042 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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BJ56 XRL is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ56 XRL, 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 BJ56 XRL registered?

BJ56 XRL is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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