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LC06 BVG

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,930 mi
Last recorded142,930 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 BVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 142,930 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus n/s cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 142,924 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus n/s cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 141,025 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 132,981 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 128,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Electrical plug hanging down above steering rack gaiter

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Boost hose union area above offside steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 128,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Electrical plug hanging down above steering rack gaiter

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Boost hose union area above offside steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 125,200 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 125,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 113,057 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 113,057 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 103,473 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,193 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,793 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 88,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,644 miles

slight damage all tyre walls

Pass 30 May 2014 65,765 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 58,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,508 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,502 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,442 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,987 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 14,987 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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LC06 BVG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LC06 BVG, 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 LC06 BVG registered?

LC06 BVG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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