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GJ56 VOM

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

152,072 mi
Last recorded152,072 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VOM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 152,072 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 138,977 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated pawl and ratchet slips on 2-4 clicks (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 138,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 130,825 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 123,592 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 116,965 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 110,427 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 109,703 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 104,111 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 100,262 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mainruns at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,583 miles

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

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

minor damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 9 Sep 2015 82,573 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

minor damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2015 82,552 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,650 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges & sidewall scuffed

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

front wiper blades starting to split but clears screen ok.

offside front tyre has outer sidewall damage.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,167 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,374 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,926 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,419 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 VOM is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GJ56 VOM, 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 VOM registered?

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

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