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LJ55 ZGX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,920 mi
Last recorded138,920 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 ZGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 138,920 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 132,187 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 132,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop/link/post (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 126,713 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 126,713 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both have become opaque due to heat and uv exposure (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 121,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve on park brake

Pass 21 Nov 2019 115,552 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 115,552 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 108,296 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 103,165 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,100 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 95,100 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,073 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 67,892 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,208 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,338 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,687 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,512 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 ZGX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 ZGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ55 ZGX registered?

LJ55 ZGX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ55 ZGX 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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