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EO06 NJY

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,612 mi
Last recorded125,612 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 125,612 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 122,699 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 118,827 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 115,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 115,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 111,429 miles

Park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 Jun 2021 106,452 miles

Rear tyre close to limit and wearing @ inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2021 106,452 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Off side front most and near side front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre close to limit and wearing @ inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2020 102,488 miles

Front number plate blemished.

Fail 5 Jun 2020 102,457 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front number plate blemished.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 98,605 miles

Front tyres wearing at outer edge.

Nearside front drop link boot starting to split.

Fail 10 Jun 2019 98,605 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing at outer edge.

Nearside front drop link boot starting to split.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,289 miles

Front brakes low.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,287 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Over sills and floor tray fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,489 miles

Both rear tyres wearing at inner edge.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 86,489 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing at inner edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,018 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 82,018 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,683 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,683 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 74,016 miles

Brake discs slightly scored

Front brake pads low

Full length floor tray fitted

Over sills fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,774 miles

all tyres worn

os cv gaiter greasy

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,194 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 50,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,379 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,124 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 NJY is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EO06 NJY, 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 NJY registered?

EO06 NJY is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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