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J222 RGE

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,642 mi
Last recorded129,642 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 RGE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 129,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 121,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 121,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached nut and bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 119,115 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 112,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from under bonnet somewhere, can smell fumes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 112,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from under bonnet somewhere, can smell fumes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,912 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from engine bay somewhere soot marks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn close lower inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 105,912 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from engine bay somewhere soot marks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn close lower inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 100,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 100,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 97,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost outer advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost outer advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearing brake pad wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 97,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost torque reaction arm mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost torque reaction arm mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost outer advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost outer advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearing brake pad wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,192 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,450 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 78,217 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 70,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 58,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade poor

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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J222 RGE is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J222 RGE, 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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J222 RGE is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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