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LJ56 PXM

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,438 mi
Last recorded155,438 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 155,438 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2024 148,434 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2023 147,152 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 145,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 141,411 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 136,824 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Fail 23 Jan 2020 136,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jan 2019 129,491 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes beginning to crack / perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 129,489 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn X 2 ( On both lower arms ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes beginning to crack / perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 119,241 miles

Uneven wear inner edge of offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2017 119,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Uneven wear inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and been run soft

Fail 29 Sep 2016 112,746 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalk (5.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and been run soft

Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,304 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 105,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,599 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 97,599 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,165 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,649 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,792 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,371 miles

advice front inner pad worn 80-85%

advice passangers front tyre worn on outter edge to 2mm

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 PXM is a 2006 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,483 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PXM, 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 PXM registered?

LJ56 PXM is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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