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J21 STJ

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 STJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2026

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at Nearside front bush carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 139,598 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 12 Jun 2025 139,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 15 May 2024 130,803 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 122,818 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 120,141 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 111,893 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 111,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 106,344 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 99,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 99,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,018 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,099 miles

Full belly pan fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 86,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Full belly pan fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,265 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 84,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 81,374 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 76,898 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 76,898 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 69,336 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,336 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,848 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 47,444 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 37,268 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 37,268 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,717 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 32,715 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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J21 STJ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J21 STJ, 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 J21 STJ registered?

J21 STJ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is J21 STJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 STJ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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