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LB56 XOW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,212 mi
Last recorded118,212 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 118,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 118,211 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 115,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 5 Jan 2022 115,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 110,253 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 11 Jan 2020 107,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPML Light on

Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,632 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside rear tyre driven on whilst flat

Offside Front tyre cracking 235/55/17

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

TPMS light illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 98,036 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged but no cords showing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,290 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 94,289 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,585 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall poor condition

Offside Rear child seat fitted. unable to inspect seat belt

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 90,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster seized (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall poor condition

Offside Rear child seat fitted. unable to inspect seat belt

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 83,734 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 78,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,056 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,068 miles

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 2 Dec 2011 57,565 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,229 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 47,226 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 34,575 miles

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)

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 XOW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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