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L9 PKG

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,158 mi
Last recorded144,158 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 PKG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 144,158 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear mirror cover insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 144,158 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Rear mirror cover insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 140,334 miles

Offside Rear noise from inside hand brake drum on rotation.

Fail 17 Apr 2024 140,334 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear noise from inside hand brake drum on rotation.

Pass 10 Jan 2023 135,763 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 132,174 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 132,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 127,646 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 31 Dec 2019 122,602 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 122,602 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 119,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 119,889 miles

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,470 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 115,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,588 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,264 miles

oil leaking from cam cover

Fail 16 Oct 2015 107,083 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leaking from cam cover

Pass 16 Oct 2014 102,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,152 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,867 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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L9 PKG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L9 PKG, 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 L9 PKG registered?

L9 PKG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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