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BN06 LLM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,946 mi
Last recorded136,946 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 LLM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 136,946 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 131,201 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside / offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 131,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside / offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 121,763 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 121,763 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2021 115,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2020 109,852 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 21 Feb 2019 102,300 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 102,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,714 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 92,611 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 83,771 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 83,771 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,365 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 75,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 26 Feb 2014 61,312 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,261 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 52,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,440 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 47,012 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 38,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 May 2009 29,838 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,080 miles

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

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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BN06 LLM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BN06 LLM, 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 BN06 LLM registered?

BN06 LLM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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