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L22 DTH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

211,353 mi
Last recorded211,353 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 DTH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 211,353 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))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 211,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 198,048 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 198,048 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 184,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 167,913 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 153,467 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 136,832 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 126,785 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 126,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 109,092 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 109,004 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Electrical control console and cable fouling column, temp cable tied up

Nearside Front pad wire damaged and brake warning light on dash board

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,227 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 98,227 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 94,020 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,069 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 73,111 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 69,544 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 69,572 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 65,831 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,287 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,540 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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L22 DTH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L22 DTH, 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 L22 DTH registered?

L22 DTH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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