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GJ06 FWO

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,211 mi
Last recorded130,211 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 FWO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 130,211 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 127,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 122,661 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 122,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush on tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 119,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 115,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 112,177 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes at rear difficult to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 112,161 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))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,924 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 105,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 103,218 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,254 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 98,254 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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 94,250 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,029 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 94,029 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.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,933 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 88,933 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 78,474 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,037 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,155 miles

both cv boots perrishing

chip in screen

Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,899 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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GJ06 FWO is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ06 FWO, 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 GJ06 FWO registered?

GJ06 FWO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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