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LJ56 PVA

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,079 mi
Last recorded115,079 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 115,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 115,058 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 114,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 112,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 109,713 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 107,658 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 105,121 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 103,701 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 100,607 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 97,641 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 87,567 miles

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

Nearside dip beam just meets requirements

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 82,573 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 82,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,477 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 2,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear side light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,257 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 56,257 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,854 miles

two litres of oil added to carry out MOT

washer level low

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 PVA is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PVA, 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 PVA registered?

LJ56 PVA is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ56 PVA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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