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SJ56 LJC

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,814 mi
Last recorded153,814 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 LJC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 153,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 145,470 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 136,727 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 124,813 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 104,574 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,069 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 88,523 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 72,326 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,581 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,603 miles

no emission result...acceleration not detected.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 63,603 miles

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

no emission result...acceleration not detected.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,309 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,380 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,639 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres are at 2mm

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,045 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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SJ56 LJC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SJ56 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 SJ56 LJC registered?

SJ56 LJC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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