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LA56 FNJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,102 mi
Last recorded133,102 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 FNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 133,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,588 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 115,536 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 115,530 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 108,302 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 108,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,437 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,313 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 83,206 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2017 83,155 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2016 79,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace in 1500 miles approx (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

all tyre outer sidewalls damaged

n/s/f tyre 2.5-3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,839 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,650 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 71,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,019 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 53,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 46,930 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,577 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 41,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LA56 FNJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LA56 FNJ, 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 LA56 FNJ registered?

LA56 FNJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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