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LJ56 EEX

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

194,590 mi
Last recorded194,590 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 EEX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 194,590 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 188,381 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 177,409 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 177,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 162,019 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 162,019 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 137,601 miles

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

Offside Front 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 8 Jun 2018 118,087 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 118,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 105,576 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,482 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 96,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 79,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 79,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 67,770 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 57,044 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 56,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,632 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 7 Sep 2011 41,591 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 41,591 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,404 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 32,404 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 21,294 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 EEX is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LJ56 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

LJ56 EEX is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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