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LJ06 VYR

2006 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,462 mi
Last recorded88,462 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 VYR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 88,462 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 79,485 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,282 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 27 Oct 2020 74,024 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 72,075 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,742 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 65,439 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 65,439 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 61,834 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,698 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 60,589 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,615 miles

rear tyres low inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,478 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 45,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,151 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 27,998 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VYR is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYR, 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 LJ06 VYR registered?

LJ06 VYR is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is LJ06 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 VYR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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