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LJ06 GKV

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,589 mi
Last recorded73,589 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 GKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 73,589 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 70,180 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 70,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 67,371 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 65,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 61,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 58,827 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 56,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 56,579 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides weak spray (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 52,398 miles

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

exhaust emissions to clean no readings recorded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 48,044 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 44,030 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,049 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 36,004 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 29,338 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 29,338 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,073 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,136 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,185 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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LJ06 GKV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GKV, 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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LJ06 GKV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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