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L28 EWW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,118 mi
Last recorded147,118 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 EWW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 147,118 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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 4 Jul 2024 140,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 123,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 115,022 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,169 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 103,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,935 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 92,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken must be replaced in pairs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,406 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,377 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,528 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 88,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,915 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 84,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 84,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,615 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 80,615 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 75,727 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 63,473 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,162 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,769 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,766 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 27,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 27,254 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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L28 EWW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L28 EWW, 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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L28 EWW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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