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LM06 MJY

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,123 mi
Last recorded134,123 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 MJY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 134,123 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,948 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 114,948 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 109,285 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 109,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 108,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 108,059 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,668 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 102,668 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe joiner heavily corroded

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

Offside Front lower trailing arm bushes cracked and debonding

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre tread depth low and side walls scrubbed

offside rear tyre tread depth low and side walls scrubbed

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 99,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe joiner heavily corroded

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

Offside Front lower trailing arm bushes cracked and debonding

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre tread depth low and side walls scrubbed

offside rear tyre tread depth low and side walls scrubbed

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread area

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 92,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking Reservoir area (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread area

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 87,528 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,976 miles

o.s.f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2015 79,969 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o.s.f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,955 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,734 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 56,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,308 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 49,307 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,055 miles

N/S/R tyre down to 3MM.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 42,428 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,428 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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LM06 MJY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LM06 MJY, 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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LM06 MJY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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