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LA56 GBF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,746 mi
Last recorded111,746 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 GBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 111,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

intermittent airbag fault

park brake just met minimum requirements

Fail 12 Oct 2021 111,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 235/55r17 103w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

intermittent airbag fault

park brake just met minimum requirements

Pass 5 Jun 2020 93,695 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 93,693 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding & o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 84,891 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 81,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join/clamp slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2018 81,190 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join/clamp slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,816 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,717 miles

covers and trays preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,474 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,965 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 44,965 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,609 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 27,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 27,402 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,016 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 21,016 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,470 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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LA56 GBF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA56 GBF, 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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LA56 GBF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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