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LB55 PYU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,584 mi
Last recorded171,584 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 PYU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 171,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 171,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 145,567 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 145,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements parking brake 12 % operation (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber

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

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 15 Oct 2019 126,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring marked(possibly ABS sensor rubbing has no air gap between sensor and ABS ring) (1.6 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 115,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing cracking between tread(tread depth lowest point 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking between tread (tread lowest poi nt 3.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 110,541 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of wear (3.5.1i)

Front nearside and offside tyres signs of wear edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 104,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,600 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 96,589 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 86,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 86,961 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,733 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 69,366 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,603 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,782 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 35,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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LB55 PYU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LB55 PYU, 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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LB55 PYU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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