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LJ56 WLE

2006 BMW 330

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

186,470 mi
Last recorded186,470 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 330107,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 WLE
MakeBMW
Model330
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 186,470 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 178,194 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 178,194 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 166,999 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 154,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2022 154,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 148,355 miles

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

plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2021 148,355 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2020 125,101 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 118,045 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 112,543 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,157 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 97,157 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,744 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,229 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,550 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 33,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,872 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 26,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,240 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 330?

Based on 130,552 MOT tests across 24,109 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
8,453
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
24,109
On UK Roads
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LJ56 WLE is a 2006 BMW 330 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 BMW 330 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 107,250 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 330 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 330 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ56 WLE registered?

LJ56 WLE is a 2006 BMW 330, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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