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LB56 OGJ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,096 mi
Last recorded129,096 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 OGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 129,096 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 10,875 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front dampers (5.3.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,262 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 123,254 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 108,766 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 108,766 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 97,677 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 2 May 2017 83,666 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 62,908 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,890 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 53,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2013 46,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 46,601 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,531 miles

Off side head lamp lence slight condensation

Fail 19 Dec 2012 39,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Off side head lamp lence slight condensation

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 33,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 33,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 26,113 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 19,736 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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LB56 OGJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LB56 OGJ, 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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LB56 OGJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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