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FG06 NJE

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

224,453 mi
Last recorded224,453 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 NJE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 224,453 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 223,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 213,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 213,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 196,767 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 196,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 184,256 miles

condition rear number plate

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs and pads

Fail 30 Jan 2023 184,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condition rear number plate

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs and pads

Pass 28 Jan 2022 178,428 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 178,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 171,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 165,023 miles

both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm inner edges

movement in all rear suspension arm bushs

operation of o/s/f outer door handle

Pass 26 Jan 2019 156,291 miles

condition and movement in all front wishbone bushs

condition and movement in all rear axle bushs

corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs

corrosion on rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

Pass 29 Jan 2018 148,718 miles

osf tyre worn outer

Pass 16 Jan 2017 138,816 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner

Pass 14 Jan 2016 128,734 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 120,639 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 112,115 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 97,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,367 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,012 miles

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

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

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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FG06 NJE is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FG06 NJE, 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 FG06 NJE registered?

FG06 NJE is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is FG06 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG06 NJE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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