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LA06 UGU

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,693 mi
Last recorded92,693 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 UGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 92,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measured at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 92,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measured at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 86,653 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 79,520 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 70,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,511 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,968 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 55,944 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 53,850 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,593 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 44,593 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,204 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 22,659 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,844 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,185 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,362 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 17,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 14,137 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,224 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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LA06 UGU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA06 UGU, 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 LA06 UGU registered?

LA06 UGU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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