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LB55 VVF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,815 mi
Last recorded135,815 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 135,815 miles

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

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

TOP ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDERBODY COVERS FITTER OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 18 Jan 2021 135,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

top engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Jun 2019 119,344 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 119,344 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 111,327 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 23 May 2017 100,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2016 89,564 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,760 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 70,484 miles

all four tyres are starting to perish in the tread

Pass 5 Jan 2011 67,602 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 67,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,369 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,660 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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 VVF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LB55 VVF, 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 LB55 VVF registered?

LB55 VVF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 January 2006.

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