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JH55 KEV

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,229 mi
Last recorded121,229 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH55 KEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 121,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 118,691 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 118,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 116,267 miles

both front link arm bushes perished/worn

Pass 18 Feb 2023 114,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 112,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 110,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror unit loose ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 110,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror unit loose ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 110,394 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Wont Fold Out (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 108,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot covered in greese but no split found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 105,858 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity boot has a small split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 20 Feb 2019 105,858 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity boot has a small split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 101,525 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 101,499 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2017 97,148 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,487 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 87,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,041 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,779 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside parking brake reading low (n/s250) (o/s140)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,648 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 75,612 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,409 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 68,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 55,825 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 55,801 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,244 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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JH55 KEV is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 JH55 KEV, 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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JH55 KEV is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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