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GJ56 GLV

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,978 mi
Last recorded129,978 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 GLV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 129,978 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim has sustained slight damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm/front bushes, splitting, prompt replacement advised! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose is slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, front bushes splitting, prompt replacement advised! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 129,926 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin drivers side under bonnet, exhaust gasses leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage loose centre belt attachment is loose (7.1.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust fumes detected under bonnet in engine bay, drivers side (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim has sustained slight damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm/front bushes, splitting, prompt replacement advised! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose is slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, front bushes splitting, prompt replacement advised! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 125,497 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 125,492 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 121,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 121,514 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 115,588 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2017 107,969 miles

Both Front metal brake pipes are corroded.

Offside Front tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the outer edge.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 101,071 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 101,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,746 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,034 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 80,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,118 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)

osf tyre cut in tread no cords showing.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,958 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,762 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING LOW IN THE CENTRE. BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES

UNABLE TO CHECK CERTAIN ITEMS DUE TO PLASTIC SHIELDING

Fail 5 Aug 2010 29,667 miles

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

ALL FOUR TYRES WEARING LOW IN THE CENTRE. BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES

UNABLE TO CHECK CERTAIN ITEMS DUE TO PLASTIC SHIELDING

Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,559 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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GJ56 GLV is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ56 GLV, 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 GJ56 GLV registered?

GJ56 GLV is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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