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LB56 VOK

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,890 mi
Last recorded145,890 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 VOK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 145,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 138,604 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 136,454 miles

Nearside Front front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,754 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 127,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,363 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 19 Mar 2015 101,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box blowing

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 84,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seats fitted across rear seats,not allowing inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 14 Mar 2012 55,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm

brake pads low warning lamp on

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 27 Mar 2011 42,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid level low

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2011 42,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid level low

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front tyres worn on edges,perishing and cracking up and becoming low on tread

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f tyre has nail in inner edge

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in tread area

rear tyres worn on edges,perishing and cracking up and becoming low on tread

removed sat/nav holder from windscreen

Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,386 miles

brake fluid level below maximum

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

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 VOK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VOK, 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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What year was LB56 VOK registered?

LB56 VOK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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