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L121 REH

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,345 mi
Last recorded137,345 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 REH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 137,345 miles

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

engine and body covers fitted

oil leaks

Fail 26 Sep 2022 137,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine and body covers fitted

oil leaks

Fail 2 Sep 2022 137,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil on minimum.

Tyre pressure light on.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 118,374 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 118,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,368 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 106,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 104,175 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 104,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,866 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 101,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,387 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,496 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 94,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 91,526 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 91,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 82,056 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,973 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,711 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 47,443 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 37,226 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 23,703 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre valve perishing.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sill covers fitted.

Window tints fitted.

Pass 15 May 2009 23,703 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

O/S/F tyre valve perishing.

Sill covers fitted.

Window tints fitted.

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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L121 REH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 L121 REH, 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 L121 REH registered?

L121 REH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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