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LS56 KMJ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,651 mi
Last recorded220,651 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 KMJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 220,651 miles

Oil leak ()

duel mass flywheel noisy, advise replacing next clutch

engine management light on, advise investigation

passenger rear tyre has a cut in the tread that may be deep enough to reach the cords

tyre pressure light on, advise investigation

Fail 2 Nov 2017 220,651 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty (8.2.3)

duel mass flywheel noisy, advise replacing next clutch

engine management light on, advise investigation

passenger rear tyre has a cut in the tread that may be deep enough to reach the cords

tyre pressure light on, advise investigation

Pass 27 Oct 2016 207,497 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

clutch bearings worn/rattle

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2015 194,006 miles

CLUTCH RATTLES

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 194,006 miles

CLUTCH RATTLES

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WE HJAVE REFILLED WASHER FLUID (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 179,670 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 179,670 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 165,607 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 165,607 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 152,804 miles

Offside rear seatbelt not checked childseat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 12,225 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 133,119 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 127,939 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 125,813 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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LS56 KMJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LS56 KMJ, 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 LS56 KMJ registered?

LS56 KMJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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