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LJ06 BKT

2006 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,785 mi
Last recorded138,785 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 BKT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 138,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage main hoses to reservoir, (borderline pass) (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres generally in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

after market chassis plate installed on inner n/s wing

Fail 27 Jan 2025 138,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage main hoses to reservoir, (borderline pass) (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres generally in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 30 Jan 2024 135,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 135,354 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 129,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 118,630 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,358 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low (5.2.3 (e))

noise from front suspension when going lock to lock

Pass 18 Dec 2019 86,160 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,852 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 77,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to cracks (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2017 71,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 71,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,436 miles

Nearside Front Side Wall Damage

Nearside Rear Side Wall Damage

Offside Front Side Wall Damage

Rear Tyres Perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2014 65,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LJ06 BKT is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJ06 BKT, 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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LJ06 BKT is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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