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SJ56 LKG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,464 mi
Last recorded134,464 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 LKG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 134,464 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,895 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 129,895 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2017 124,669 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 113,547 miles

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 105,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine Oil Leaking Onto The Exhaust System

Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Oil Leaking Onto The Exhaust System

Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,836 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 74,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 74,212 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,596 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,813 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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SJ56 LKG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LKG, 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 LKG registered?

SJ56 LKG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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