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GJ56 TUU

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,795 mi
Last recorded165,795 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 165,795 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front inner side bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front inner side bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers side (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Pass 10 Mar 2020 162,160 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft cv rubber gaiter slightly deteriorated

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers side (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake effort on both rear wheels just on legal limit / all new parts just fitted brakes require - bedding in

Fail 2 Mar 2020 162,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front drive shaft cv rubber gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear slight damage to rear bumper bar

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers side (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 155,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers side (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Fail 1 Mar 2019 155,467 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers side (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on inner side edge

Pass 27 Feb 2018 148,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front suspension arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone front bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel parking brake effort just on legal limit

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front suspension arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone front bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 148,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear seat (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front suspension arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone front bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel parking brake effort just on legal limit

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front suspension arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 140,781 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms very front ones (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 130,207 miles

slight split in n/s front driveshaft

Pass 24 Feb 2015 114,723 miles

both rear wheel tyre treads slightly worn on inner side edge

slight surface damage to nearside front outer side tyre wall

Pass 11 Jan 2014 86,655 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 76,489 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,304 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,081 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 62,081 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,767 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 TUU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ56 TUU, 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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GJ56 TUU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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