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BN56 LZS

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,681 mi
Last recorded143,681 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LZS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 143,681 miles

Rear Brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2023 142,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 139,210 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 135,410 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 131,515 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 120,923 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,370 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 111,370 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 101,047 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,094 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 92,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,789 miles

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

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

wipers worn but still clear screen

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,103 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 69,725 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,408 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,264 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2009 27,748 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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BN56 LZS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN56 LZS, 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 BN56 LZS registered?

BN56 LZS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is BN56 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 LZS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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