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BJ56 XRP

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,749 mi
Last recorded132,749 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XRP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 132,749 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 127,147 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 122,192 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 122,192 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 116,647 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021
Fail 4 Nov 2021

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 105,549 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 94,748 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,015 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 88,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 85,622 miles

315/35/zr20 110w budget

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges of tread

hand brake performance only just met

strong advisory that the nearside front brake pipe is corrodeing

Fail 20 Dec 2016 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

315/35/zr20 110w budget

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges of tread

hand brake performance only just met

strong advisory that the nearside front brake pipe is corrodeing

Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 23 Dec 2015 78,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper side light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Dec 2014 72,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 72,743 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 66,775 miles

315/35/zr20 110w budget

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

very strong advisory that both rear tyre inner side walls are deteriorateing (advise replacement)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 66,775 miles

315/35/zr20 110w budget

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

very strong advisory that both rear tyre inner side walls are deteriorateing (advise replacement)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,075 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,805 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,748 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 39,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,843 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on edges

slight travel in handbrake lever

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 XRP is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc 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 XRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ56 XRP registered?

BJ56 XRP is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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