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BF56 LKZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,759 mi
Last recorded146,759 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 LKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 146,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible multiple transmission locations. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 146,759 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible multiple transmission locations. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 140,601 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 136,057 miles

235/55/R17/99V. OF 4 OR 6 NR 4 NF 6mm. I would swap around the tyres.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 129,835 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 126,006 miles

engine covers undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 12 May 2016 120,297 miles

engine covers undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

o/s wiper rubber split.

Fail 3 May 2016 120,160 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level, (1.2.1b)

engine covers undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

o/s wiper rubber split.

Pass 15 May 2015 113,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 96,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,604 miles

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

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

near side front tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,356 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,510 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,068 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 39,068 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,696 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 29,696 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BF56 LKZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF56 LKZ, 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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BF56 LKZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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