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EO06 NJU

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

149,217 mi
Last recorded149,217 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 NJU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 149,217 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 145,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 141,641 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 136,724 miles

Central Front Number plate backing has deteriorated, but is still clear to read.

Central Rear Number plate backing has deteriorated, but is still clear to read.

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 136,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault X 2 Lights (Yellow and Red) (1.6 (b))

Central Front Number plate backing has deteriorated, but is still clear to read.

Central Rear Number plate backing has deteriorated, but is still clear to read.

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 128,750 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 121,339 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 118,741 miles

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

parking brake efficiency just within limits

Pass 18 Feb 2019 112,079 miles

parking brake efficiency only just within limits

Pass 15 Feb 2018 102,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Feb 2017 91,604 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,449 miles

parking brake efficiency on the limit 16%

Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,887 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,763 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,311 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,045 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,786 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 25,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,065 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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EO06 NJU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EO06 NJU, 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 EO06 NJU registered?

EO06 NJU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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