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LB55 WVF

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

307,807 mi
Last recorded307,807 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 WVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 307,807 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 307,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 295,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 280,963 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 266,384 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 249,510 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 237,320 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 225,677 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 207,462 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 207,444 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 191,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 178,304 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 161,323 miles

nail in nsf tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 144,765 miles

centre stop light (some bulbs ) not working.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 144,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

centre stop light (some bulbs ) not working.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 127,907 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 110,137 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 94,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 94,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 60,438 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 60,438 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,297 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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LB55 WVF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WVF, 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 WVF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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