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AP55 LHX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,405 mi
Last recorded166,405 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 LHX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 166,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 166,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 157,578 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 157,568 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of prop shaft, worried that may break off and cause damage to vehicle or equipment (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing possibly under seat, but unable to locate due to child seat fitted (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail advise do not drive, joint likely to detach (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 148,478 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 138,000 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 127,714 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 119,096 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 119,096 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,847 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre showing wear on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 109,077 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 109,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 98,506 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 87,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 75,435 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,231 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 35,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,712 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,468 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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AP55 LHX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AP55 LHX, 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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AP55 LHX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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