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L23 BEF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,970 mi
Last recorded127,970 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 BEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 127,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 121,973 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 121,969 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 121,933 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 117,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 114,207 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 114,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Bolt Broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 107,113 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,323 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 89,725 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 85,276 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,433 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,544 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,990 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,695 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,740 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 42,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,561 miles

N/S/ Fog light inop

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,256 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 11 Dec 2009 25,714 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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L23 BEF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L23 BEF, 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 L23 BEF registered?

L23 BEF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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