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HJ06 GDF

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

155,457 mi
Last recorded155,457 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 GDF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 155,457 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 147,966 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 142,027 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door sometimes doesnt open from outside

Fail 10 Jan 2023 142,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door sometimes doesnt open from outside

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 131,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 131,781 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 125,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,139 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 118,094 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 118,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 112,207 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 112,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring the visual inspection of some components

Pass 17 Feb 2017 108,125 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 16 Feb 2017 108,120 miles

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

Near side front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 104,297 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 104,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 97,367 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 97,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 17 Feb 2014 91,835 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,572 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 84,572 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 77,951 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 77,951 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 70,523 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 70,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,163 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,398 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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HJ06 GDF is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HJ06 GDF, 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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HJ06 GDF is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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