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GL56 LLR

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,844 mi
Last recorded98,844 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 LLR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 98,844 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 98,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2024 89,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,177 miles

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

Offside Front 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 15 Sep 2022 70,914 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,087 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 48,467 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 48,467 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 47,905 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 47,903 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 41,585 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,696 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 33,264 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 29,658 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 26,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,382 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 19,304 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,408 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 15,288 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 10,801 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 10,035 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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GL56 LLR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GL56 LLR, 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 GL56 LLR registered?

GL56 LLR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is GL56 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 LLR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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