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LJ56 PWX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,812 mi
Last recorded155,812 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 PWX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 155,812 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 155,812 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 151,128 miles

Offside Front stabiliser control arm sensor broken

Pass 25 Nov 2020 144,916 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 129,047 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 126,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (235/50/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 126,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (235/50/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,219 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 117,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 101,913 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,342 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 64,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 64,329 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2011 55,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,347 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,509 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 PWX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PWX, 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 PWX registered?

LJ56 PWX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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