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LC56 FHS

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,057 mi
Last recorded149,057 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 FHS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 149,057 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 149,057 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 145,960 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 145,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 142,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 132,321 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 25 Feb 2022 132,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

hand brake travel

n/s rear tyre on limit and perished

Pass 24 Feb 2021 116,838 miles

front bushes slightly worn

rear brake pads

Pass 25 Feb 2020 111,431 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2019 107,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 102,658 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 98,621 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,846 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,493 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,989 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 52,587 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 40,279 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,899 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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LC56 FHS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LC56 FHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC56 FHS?

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What year was LC56 FHS registered?

LC56 FHS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is LC56 FHS safe to buy?

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