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LJ56 DZX

2006 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,604 mi
Last recorded148,604 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 DZX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 148,604 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 144,151 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 144,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 136,535 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,245 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 113,900 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,052 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,503 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 76,675 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2016 76,674 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,450 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 68,924 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 68,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light indicates a fault

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 55,183 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 55,183 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 45,909 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,909 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,145 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,732 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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LJ56 DZX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ56 DZX, 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 LJ56 DZX registered?

LJ56 DZX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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