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LB06 ZJV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,191 mi
Last recorded153,191 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 ZJV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 153,191 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 153,191 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 149,242 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2020 147,776 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 141,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 134,936 miles

offside wing damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2019 134,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside wing damaged

tpms light on

Pass 29 Oct 2018 128,400 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 128,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 124,792 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 120,335 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 120,335 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,693 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 108,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,198 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 100,520 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 95,272 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,571 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,657 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 82,656 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 75,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 75,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 ZJV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

LB06 ZJV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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