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LJ56 VZP

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,630 mi
Last recorded140,630 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 VZP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 140,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 138,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 138,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 133,035 miles

Engine noise

Nearside Rear Caliper spring clip missing

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 133,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine noise

Nearside Rear Caliper spring clip missing

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 127,799 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 127,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 117,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 103,731 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 99,960 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 94,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,650 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 86,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,304 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 70,809 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,581 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 51,155 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 40,171 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 40,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,652 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 VZP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

LJ56 VZP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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