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LA06 WLP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,015 mi
Last recorded50,015 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 WLP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 50,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 47,160 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 47,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 43,076 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 37,406 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 37,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 34,694 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 31,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 29,671 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 27,207 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 26,469 miles

Rear numberplate delaminated

Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracking between tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,195 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,381 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 21,127 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 20,381 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 18,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,831 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 13,673 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 13,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WLP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 WLP, 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 WLP registered?

LA06 WLP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 July 2006.

Is LA06 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 WLP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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