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GJ06 LMX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

182,939 mi
Last recorded182,939 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 LMX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 182,939 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2026 182,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2025 179,103 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 179,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 171,416 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 168,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 157,379 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 147,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 136,590 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 125,244 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,642 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 111,641 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 111,284 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker weak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,423 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 85,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,907 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,866 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 67,789 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 67,789 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,492 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,102 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 32,910 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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GJ06 LMX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ06 LMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ06 LMX registered?

GJ06 LMX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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