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BM56 LOU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

150,370 mi
Last recorded150,370 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM56 LOU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 150,370 miles

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

underguards front,center and rear of car

Pass 14 Feb 2025 145,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tiebar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tiebar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Pass 19 Feb 2024 139,854 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 134,430 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 129,529 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 129,524 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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 123,494 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 116,760 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 109,715 miles

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON ENDS

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

Fail 20 May 2019 109,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON ENDS

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

Pass 24 May 2018 100,189 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 90,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit several cuts and tears in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2016 81,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 70,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 60,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 May 2013 51,350 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre slightly feathered to outer edges

Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,430 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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BM56 LOU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 BM56 LOU, 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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What year was BM56 LOU registered?

BM56 LOU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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