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LC06 JNL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,758 mi
Last recorded148,758 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 JNL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 148,758 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 143,476 miles

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

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

Front to Rear surface rust and suspension components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 138,265 miles

Front to rear surface rust

Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 128,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 120,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 114,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 114,675 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 105,203 miles

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 91,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,388 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,881 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 81,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,738 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,306 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,969 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 38,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside and offside front and rear discs starting to carrod.

offside and nearside front and rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,546 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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LC06 JNL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LC06 JNL, 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 LC06 JNL registered?

LC06 JNL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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