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M44 LJC

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,208 mi
Last recorded71,208 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 LJC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 71,208 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 69,816 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 68,432 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 67,371 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,158 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 66,158 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,425 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,127 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,029 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 47,513 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 47,493 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly recommend replacing ASAP (3.5.1g)

brake pads wear light on in dash

Pass 20 May 2016 42,950 miles

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 19 May 2016 42,950 miles

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

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 6 May 2015 36,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,152 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 22,870 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,759 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,340 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,471 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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M44 LJC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M44 LJC, 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 M44 LJC registered?

M44 LJC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is M44 LJC safe to buy?

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