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LJ06 GJF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,721 mi
Last recorded130,721 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 GJF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 130,721 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 121,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 118,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 106,632 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,571 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 100,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,716 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,455 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,337 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,824 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 63,417 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,974 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 54,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,316 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,980 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inner/outer shoulders

Wipers smearing

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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LJ06 GJF 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 81.3%.

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 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 LJ06 GJF, 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 LJ06 GJF registered?

LJ06 GJF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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