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LC06 EXZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

117,543 mi
Last recorded117,543 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 EXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 117,543 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 111,005 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 109,161 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 106,968 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 104,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 101,749 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 98,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 92,529 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 92,529 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads difficult to inspect (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,707 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 17 Sep 2014 54,854 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,673 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,992 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,090 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,060 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 23,404 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 17,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,417 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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LC06 EXZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LC06 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

LC06 EXZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is LC06 EXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC06 EXZ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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