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L9 SJB

2006 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,437 mi
Last recorded83,437 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 SJB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 83,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 82,945 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,955 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 80,641 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 77,921 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,725 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,395 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 64,332 miles

Oil leak ()

under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,524 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 59,455 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,910 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 49,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 39,784 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,784 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers wiper blade poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2011 29,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just met limit may need attention

uneven wear to both front tyres/low tyre tread

Pass 19 Jun 2010 18,729 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 18,725 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 16 Jun 2009 13,048 miles

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

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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L9 SJB is a 2006 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L9 SJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L9 SJB registered?

L9 SJB is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is L9 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 SJB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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