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LJ56 KLM

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,183 mi
Last recorded126,183 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 KLM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 126,183 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 126,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 126,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 122,511 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,141 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,547 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 100,100 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 100,047 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2017 88,648 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Hand Brake high (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2017 88,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Hand Brake high (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,594 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 84,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,032 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,773 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre on mot limit

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre worn near mot limit

Pass 29 Oct 2011 40,265 miles

n/s wiper worn

Fail 29 Oct 2011 40,265 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper worn

Fail 27 Sep 2010 31,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

the off side rear tyre has small cracks in the side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

the off side rear tyre has small cracks in the side wall

Fail 30 Sep 2009 20,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,404 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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LJ56 KLM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KLM, 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 LJ56 KLM registered?

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

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