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LJ56 WMU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,717 mi
Last recorded167,717 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 WMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 167,717 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 162,507 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes in engine bay ,(looking down) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 8 Jul 2025 162,503 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes in engine bay ,(looking down) (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 158,118 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 158,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 151,045 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 140,813 miles

Slight gearbox and engine oil leak.

Under trays and engine cover fitted some items not visible for teas.

Pass 3 Aug 2021 131,942 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 125,244 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

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 Jul 2019 115,339 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 104,725 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 104,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,502 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,477 miles

both front ryres tread cracked.

engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,681 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 68,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,495 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 30,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,198 miles

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

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

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 WMU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ56 WMU registered?

LJ56 WMU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is LJ56 WMU safe to buy?

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