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GJ06 LXS

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,429 mi
Last recorded176,429 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 LXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 176,429 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 156,872 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 149,035 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 144,237 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 144,217 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 136,040 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 131,948 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 131,938 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 128,150 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 123,572 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 119,379 miles

Front number plate cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 115,060 miles

No recordable smoke detected

Oil leak = rear differential

Pass 7 Sep 2013 110,100 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 103,998 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 96,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,581 miles

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

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

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 LXS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ06 LXS registered?

GJ06 LXS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is GJ06 LXS safe to buy?

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