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LJ56 KKX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,115 mi
Last recorded104,115 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 KKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 104,115 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover missing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 93,332 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear fuel cap rubber seal perished

Fail 13 Sep 2021 93,332 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also has small cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread also has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear fuel cap rubber seal perished

Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,820 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,572 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,251 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,938 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,098 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,528 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,906 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2010 24,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorated on outer side wall

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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LJ56 KKX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ56 KKX, 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 LJ56 KKX registered?

LJ56 KKX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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