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HJ06 GHX

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,009 mi
Last recorded180,009 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 GHX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 180,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 180,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 172,318 miles

Front flexi brake hoses - perishing

headlamp beam patterns - poor

park brake effort - low

windscreen - damage @ base

Pass 13 Sep 2023 165,443 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint - worn

Pass 12 Aug 2022 165,438 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 165,438 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 159,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 153,864 miles

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

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 147,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 139,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 131,449 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 120,429 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,683 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 100,845 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 93,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 79,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,707 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 49,106 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 38,373 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,373 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,640 miles

Near side front tyre worn to zero on outer edge.

Off side front tyre worn to zero on outer edge.

Off side rear tyre worn to zero on inner edge.

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 GHX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ06 GHX, 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 HJ06 GHX registered?

HJ06 GHX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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