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BM05 JAC

2006 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

142,978 mi
Last recorded142,978 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM05 JAC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 142,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 142,971 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35 20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35 20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap 'O' ring perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 133,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2024 128,201 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 16 Jan 2023 120,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 109,491 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2021 109,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,313 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 104,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 97,917 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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,252 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near edge ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 87,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near edge ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 74,933 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2017 74,932 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,613 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,589 miles

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

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

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)

engine and under covers fitted

head lamp levelling bracket broken on osf suspension arm

Pass 4 Dec 2015 49,645 miles

(Unable to inspect all components) vehicle fitted with engine under trays and under floor covers.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe along rear arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe along rear arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,382 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,521 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 47,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 42,079 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 42,079 miles

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

All tyre treads low.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,424 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 36,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 32,486 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,672 miles

Both Rear tyre's tread 2mm in centre of tread

Vehicle on the upper limit of Lambda value (Reading = 1.030, Min limit = 0.970 Max limit = 1.030) possible Catalytic converter started to fail or become less efficient!

Fail 11 Dec 2009 26,672 miles

Both Rear tyre's tread 2mm in centre of tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Vehicle on the upper limit of Lambda value (Reading = 1.030, Min limit = 0.970 Max limit = 1.030) possible Catalytic converter started to fail or become less efficient!

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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BM05 JAC is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BM05 JAC, 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 BM05 JAC registered?

BM05 JAC is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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