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GJ56 WXB

2006 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,578 mi
Last recorded142,578 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 WXB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 142,578 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 142,575 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 137,209 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 130,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 126,544 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 124,981 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 124,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 122,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 115,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

parking brake needs a service and adjusting

Fail 3 Dec 2018 115,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

parking brake needs a service and adjusting

Pass 19 Dec 2017 108,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 17 Dec 2016 102,721 miles

n/s and o/s brake pipes are corroded just before they join the flexi pipes on the front wings

Pass 19 Dec 2015 96,583 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 96,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 96,002 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 81,270 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 81,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 68,312 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 12 Jun 2012 53,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 46,267 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 May 2011 46,267 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2010 37,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,405 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 220,890 miles

Air bag light on !

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WXB is a 2006 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

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

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