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LJ55 ZFE

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,556 mi
Last recorded124,556 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 ZFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 124,556 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 124,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 120,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 117,403 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 117,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 115,697 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 115,673 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 109,676 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,208 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,722 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,432 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,825 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

The rear tyres are wor on the inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,979 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,397 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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LJ55 ZFE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ55 ZFE, 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 LJ55 ZFE registered?

LJ55 ZFE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ55 ZFE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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