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A20 LMM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,450 mi
Last recorded54,450 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 LMM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 54,450 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 54,450 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 52,679 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 52,679 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,336 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 48,300 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 47,720 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 47,719 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 47,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,577 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 46,601 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,231 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,562 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,613 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

abnormal noise fron offside rear brake. advise clean rear brakes

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,860 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,174 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2010 30,912 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,221 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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A20 LMM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A20 LMM, 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 A20 LMM registered?

A20 LMM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is A20 LMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 LMM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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