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LB56 VNN

2006 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 VNN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 86,286 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 81,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and fading (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low in outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 77,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box has small blow on pipe connector (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing delaminating (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 73,636 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 73,636 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 67,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,393 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,815 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 59,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 55,038 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 50,107 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 50,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,215 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,013 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 31,157 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 27,129 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 22,832 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 19,595 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,210 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 VNN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LB56 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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