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L20 JEY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,892 mi
Last recorded144,892 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 JEY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 144,892 miles

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

parking brake efficiency limit (16%) just met

Pass 18 Jul 2024 139,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 133,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 125,800 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 124,328 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 119,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,271 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 96,928 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 85,329 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,126 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 65,853 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,692 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,429 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,347 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 34,026 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,310 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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L20 JEY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L20 JEY, 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 L20 JEY registered?

L20 JEY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is L20 JEY safe to buy?

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