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LB06 GFU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,950 mi
Last recorded140,950 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 GFU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 140,950 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 135,578 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 130,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 130,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 126,359 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 126,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 122,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 119,094 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 119,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2012 107,931 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,107 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 86,107 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,181 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,583 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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LB06 GFU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LB06 GFU, 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 LB06 GFU registered?

LB06 GFU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is LB06 GFU safe to buy?

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