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LB56 VLO

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,996 mi
Last recorded121,996 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 VLO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 121,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2021 121,995 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2020 119,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2020 119,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 118,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 118,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 112,558 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Outer position lights not working

Fail 4 Jan 2019 112,558 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 105,089 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 105,089 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 97,564 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 97,564 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,965 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,465 miles

n/s/r outer tail light not working

o/s/r tyre valve cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,530 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,365 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,901 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,114 miles

Emmisions to clean

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,435 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 VLO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 VLO, 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 VLO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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