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LB56 XOF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,655 mi
Last recorded127,655 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 XOF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 127,655 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 125,417 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 122,767 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 118,865 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 114,277 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 114,188 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,574 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 106,723 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 101,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,558 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,923 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,982 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 85,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 81,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2013 76,366 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,991 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,649 miles

Cracks appearing in sidewalls of both rear tyres.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,227 miles

nearside rear tyrer perished (slight cracking)

offside rear tyrer perished (slight cracking)

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 XOF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XOF, 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 XOF registered?

LB56 XOF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is LB56 XOF safe to buy?

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