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WG56 LMJ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,184 mi
Last recorded154,184 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 LMJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 154,184 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 154,153 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 144,806 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 144,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 133,946 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 124,528 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 124,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 113,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also unevenly wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 113,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also unevenly wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 102,306 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 102,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,910 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade split

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,224 miles

Vehicle passed emissions but no print available as too clean

Fail 23 Apr 2019 89,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle passed emissions but no print available as too clean

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,323 miles

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

emissions are so clean analyser will not register, no print out available

prop shaft front rubber drive coupling deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2018 81,322 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

emissions are so clean analyser will not register, no print out available

Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,897 miles

zero emissions, no printout available

Central Upper brake lamp removed.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Apr 2017 73,896 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

zero emissions, no printout available

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre rear brake light not working but been taped up

child seat nsr

exhaust emisions are so clean no result can be recorded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,246 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat nsr

exhaust emisions are so clean no result can be recorded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,077 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn thin

Off side rear spring broken at extreme end but seated correctly

Suspect high level brake light fitted but not working

Pass 3 Feb 2012 42,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,772 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,265 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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WG56 LMJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WG56 LMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG56 LMJ registered?

WG56 LMJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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