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LJ06 VZA

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,361 mi
Last recorded122,361 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 VZA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,361 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 118,720 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 118,684 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom frt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom frt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Jun 2018 115,720 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 115,012 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Jun 2016 110,932 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 110,932 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 105,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 100,990 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,054 miles

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

front and underteays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2011 79,054 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

front and underteays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,299 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 71,296 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 71,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,062 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 VZA is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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