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GL55 LHP

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,940 mi
Last recorded132,940 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 LHP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 132,940 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 132,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2018 129,945 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 125,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 125,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 118,950 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 95,496 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,203 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,013 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres will require replacement shortly

Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,582 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,123 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,357 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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GL55 LHP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL55 LHP, 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 GL55 LHP registered?

GL55 LHP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is GL55 LHP safe to buy?

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