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LJ56 WCG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,402 mi
Last recorded117,402 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 WCG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 117,402 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 111,102 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 100,321 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; limiting tester's view of some components.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,371 miles

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

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,569 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's: obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,992 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring condition of sill area.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,326 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,268 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,898 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,629 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,592 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,515 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,649 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 WCG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WCG, 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 WCG registered?

LJ56 WCG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is LJ56 WCG safe to buy?

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