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GJ06 LME

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,635 mi
Last recorded130,635 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 130,635 miles

Front Body component slightly loose grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2025 130,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bonnet grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 121,143 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 121,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,932 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))

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

offside door mirror faded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 103,471 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear tyres worn centre of treads

Fail 6 Oct 2021 103,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear tyres worn centre of treads

Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,119 miles

parking brake lever slightly high

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 99,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two ball joints on the offside front wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever slightly high

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,704 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 80,608 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 80,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,911 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,955 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 46,046 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,221 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 38,212 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,212 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,408 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,925 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 LME is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LME, 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 LME registered?

GJ06 LME is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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