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CA56 LHB

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,364 mi
Last recorded125,364 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 LHB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 125,364 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 109,556 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 109,316 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective flat. ()

all rear seat belts not checked with large item on seats.

Pass 4 Dec 2018 96,652 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 88,947 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,240 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 82,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,635 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 64,953 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 64,953 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,176 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,425 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside 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)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 50,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside 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 12 Dec 2011 38,423 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,286 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)

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill areas

unable to fully check boot area due to being loaded

underbody guards fitted not fully allowing inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2009 13,614 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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CA56 LHB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA56 LHB, 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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CA56 LHB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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