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LF56 BJJ

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

171,988 mi
Last recorded171,988 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 BJJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 171,988 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 163,069 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres inner sidewall slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 148,687 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 134,895 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and wearing close tto2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 122,480 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 122,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,513 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,036 miles

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 26 Feb 2018 91,036 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (3.5.1g)

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

WIPER BLADES NOISY

Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,317 miles

Both door mirrors have slight movement.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,695 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 75,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre through shoulder 315/35-20 bridgestone run flat ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,382 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 68,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR tyre slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 61,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR tyre slightly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,642 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 42,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LF56 BJJ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LF56 BJJ, 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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LF56 BJJ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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