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KJ56 XJO

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

149,274 mi
Last recorded149,274 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 XJO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 149,274 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 142,042 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 142,042 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,095 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 137,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 132,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 128,573 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 128,573 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 124,560 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most bush close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 121,307 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 121,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Oct 2018 118,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre- wearing inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2018 118,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre- wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2017 112,470 miles

n/s front metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,968 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 107,968 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,975 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 88,680 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 88,680 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 83,123 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 83,114 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

TPMS warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2013 78,815 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,972 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,848 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,266 miles

crack in windscreen on near side within limits at time of test.

near side rear tyre worn near to limit on inner edge of tread.

rear brake pads low.

Fail 21 Jan 2010 39,226 miles

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

crack in windscreen on near side within limits at time of test.

near side rear tyre worn near to limit on inner edge of tread.

rear brake pads low.

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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KJ56 XJO 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 KJ56 XJO, 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 KJ56 XJO registered?

KJ56 XJO is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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