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LD56 JXS

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,125 mi
Last recorded177,125 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 JXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2025 177,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 170,370 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 164,906 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 162,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 162,067 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 156,184 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 150,260 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 144,411 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 139,613 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Aug 2018 139,082 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2017 129,433 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 119,253 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 107,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 92,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 Aug 2013 16,354 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 16,354 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 61,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,896 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,817 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,766 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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LD56 JXS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LD56 JXS, 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 LD56 JXS registered?

LD56 JXS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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