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DN55 LXR

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

147,113 mi
Last recorded147,113 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 LXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 147,113 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 142,605 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 133,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,728 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,238 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 115,326 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 111,147 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 106,648 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 101,562 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,614 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,618 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,808 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,200 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,858 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,368 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,683 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 27,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DN55 LXR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DN55 LXR, 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 DN55 LXR registered?

DN55 LXR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is DN55 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN55 LXR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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