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LJ55 RVZ

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,227 mi
Last recorded127,227 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 RVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 127,227 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2019 124,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2019 124,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 111,955 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 97,150 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 85,547 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 72,798 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,958 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2014 65,853 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)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,698 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 58,530 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,232 miles

o/s/f wiper smearing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,355 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,665 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,145 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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LJ55 RVZ is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ55 RVZ, 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 LJ55 RVZ registered?

LJ55 RVZ is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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