MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake performance not tested Due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On Nearside above subframe and also near subframe mounting (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Drivers door handle insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Drivers door handle insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LJ56 OHB is a 2006 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 LJ56 OHB, 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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LJ56 OHB is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 21 October 2006.
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