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LB56 PHF

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,882 mi
Last recorded70,882 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 PHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 70,882 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 70,882 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 62,308 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 57,261 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

service brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 4 Nov 2023 57,260 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 53,966 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential oil leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,430 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,829 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 47,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 37,513 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))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 37,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 29,457 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 26,526 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 25,250 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,503 miles

both rear tyres sarting to perish

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Fail 19 Nov 2014 23,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres sarting to perish

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Nov 2013 21,475 miles

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

all 4x tyres perished

Pass 23 Nov 2012 19,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 18,655 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 18,655 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,459 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 14,176 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 PHF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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