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LJ56 PXY

2006 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

194,688 mi
Last recorded194,688 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 194,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 186,133 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))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 186,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 174,929 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 167,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 160,312 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 160,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 150,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 141,487 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 141,386 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,840 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 124,306 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 124,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,451 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 112,030 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing outside edge

plastic sill covers fitted

tpms light illuminated

Pass 14 Nov 2013 92,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake effort low

Fail 12 Nov 2013 92,947 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 12 Dec 2012 80,995 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,041 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,132 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,859 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 39,996 miles

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

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 PXY 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 77.3%.

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 PXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ56 PXY registered?

LJ56 PXY is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is LJ56 PXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ56 PXY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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