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LJ06 TFF

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,974 mi
Last recorded155,974 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 TFF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 155,974 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 155,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 152,085 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 147,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 142,418 miles

hand brake readings poor and efficiency only just met

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 9 Mar 2020 137,948 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer

play in offside front lower ball joint on limit

Pass 22 Feb 2019 133,742 miles

hand brake readings low and efficiency only just met

Pass 8 Mar 2018 128,420 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 123,178 miles

Both rear tyres getting abit low on tread

Gear lever knob abit loose

Fail 28 Feb 2017 123,164 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both rear tyres getting abit low on tread

Gear lever knob abit loose

Slight imbalance at rear p/brake performances

Pass 18 Mar 2016 119,815 miles

P/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Fail 11 Mar 2016 119,815 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

P/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Pass 28 Feb 2015 116,214 miles

Both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 111,269 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 105,486 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 97,506 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 97,506 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,415 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 91,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,386 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 79,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,886 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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LJ06 TFF is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,483 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TFF, 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 LJ06 TFF registered?

LJ06 TFF is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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