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LF06 ZKJ

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

179,696 mi
Last recorded179,696 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 ZKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 179,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 169,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 160,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 151,047 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 139,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 131,645 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jun 2019 126,231 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 117,063 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-side covers fitted obscuring some components to the underside..

Fail 20 Jun 2018 117,015 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb showing a white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front indicator / turn on with the side lights

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

offside front side lights dim

under-side covers fitted obscuring some components to the underside..

Pass 9 Oct 2017 112,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 104,605 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both o/s and n/s outer (2.4.G.4e)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,111 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 79,974 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,152 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 58,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 43,599 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 32,802 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 23,732 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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LF06 ZKJ 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 94.4%.

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 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 LF06 ZKJ, 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 LF06 ZKJ registered?

LF06 ZKJ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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