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LB06 XAC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,543 mi
Last recorded135,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 XAC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 135,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 126,855 miles

Parking brake performance meets minimum required value recommend repair or adjustment

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 112,547 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 103,856 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 95,769 miles

Rear brakes getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,815 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear c.v boots perished

brake fluid low

lower covers fitted

the nearside front tyre is cut very near to the cords

Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,948 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,244 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,014 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 39,404 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2013 36,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking in center

offside front tyre cracking in center

Pass 2 Jun 2012 32,136 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 28,126 miles

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

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

n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres have cracks in tread.

Pass 24 May 2010 24,482 miles

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

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

emissions limits were tested and met,but the dsm could not register the readings

Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,679 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 XAC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LB06 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

LB06 XAC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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