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LX56 HLJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,749 mi
Last recorded101,749 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 HLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 101,749 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 94,875 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 94,502 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2023 91,803 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 88,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure bumper and panel damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 84,201 miles

Offside Front body damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 84,190 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front body damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 81,009 miles

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

Offside Front body damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 73,215 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body damage

Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,094 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 66,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,515 miles

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted, preventing full inspection

Fail 31 Jul 2017 58,515 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted, preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 37,349 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,189 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 22,139 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars (255/40 R19)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,938 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 16,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 11,212 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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LX56 HLJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LX56 HLJ, 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 LX56 HLJ registered?

LX56 HLJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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