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L333 MMO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,461 mi
Last recorded136,461 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 MMO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 136,461 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 136,428 miles

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 3 Mar 2021 136,137 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 132,593 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 129,830 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 124,969 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 119,430 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,611 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 115,610 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 112,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 104,259 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 98,644 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 92,537 miles

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

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)

exhaust middle section has been repaired

Fail 22 May 2012 92,537 miles

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

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

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)

exhaust middle section has been repaired

Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,119 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limits

Difficult to asses rear coil springs fully

Handbrake slight travel

Nearside rear child seat fitted

Unable asses under bonnet and underside fully due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2011 86,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limits

Difficult to asses rear coil springs fully

Handbrake slight travel

Nearside rear child seat fitted

Offside rear tyre is just legal 1.6mm

Unable asses under bonnet and underside fully due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 79,133 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,753 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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L333 MMO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L333 MMO, 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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L333 MMO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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