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H8 LGJ

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,505 mi
Last recorded141,505 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 LGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 141,505 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear on upper suspension arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 141,504 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower inner on o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear on upper suspension arms (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both o s f inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 137,440 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 128,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 121,231 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 115,846 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 1 Apr 2022 115,733 miles

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

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

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

REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 16 Mar 2021 108,262 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 108,257 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))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 102,885 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 102,885 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 99,966 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 99,964 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 97,736 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,990 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 94,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,088 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,304 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 71,095 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 62,906 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 54,200 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,876 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,327 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,348 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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H8 LGJ 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 75%.

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 H8 LGJ, 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 H8 LGJ registered?

H8 LGJ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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