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LJ56 UHC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,311 mi
Last recorded142,311 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 142,311 miles

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

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

hand brake near travel limit

Pass 1 Feb 2021 135,305 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 135,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level device broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 128,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 120,060 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 103,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,624 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 89,020 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,104 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 60,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

smoke emissions to low to get reading

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,539 miles

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

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

smoke emissions to low to get reading

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine revving too clean to gain emissions results

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 54,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine revving too clean to gain emissions results

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,231 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,716 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 UHC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LJ56 UHC, 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 UHC registered?

LJ56 UHC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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