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LF06 BKJ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,884 mi
Last recorded141,884 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 BKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 141,884 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 129,091 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 129,091 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 109,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 108,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 92,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 90,765 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 90,765 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,863 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 79,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,472 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,655 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,446 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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LF06 BKJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF06 BKJ, 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 LF06 BKJ registered?

LF06 BKJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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