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LC56 MJU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,387 mi
Last recorded159,387 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 MJU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 159,387 miles

High level brake light not working.

Fail 30 Sep 2019 159,387 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

High level brake light not working.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 156,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 152,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 145,944 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 145,944 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 138,823 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 126,278 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear fog light n/w

Fail 9 Oct 2013 112,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 112,397 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,611 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 81,611 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 64,431 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,115 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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LC56 MJU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC56 MJU, 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 LC56 MJU registered?

LC56 MJU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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