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LC56 FKE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,229 mi
Last recorded153,229 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 FKE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 153,229 miles

front brake pads getting low and front discs wearing

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2022 143,897 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 143,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 134,707 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 134,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 126,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 115,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ((ALL)) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ((BOTH)) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Reduced dampening effect ((BOTH)) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,172 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rattle from gearbox/dual mass fly when pressing clutch

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,614 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm also worn on edges 235/55/17

Engine covers fitted

Noise from gearbox/dual mass fly wheel when touching clutch pedal

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 89,614 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm also worn on edges 235/55/17

Engine covers fitted

Noise from gearbox/dual mass fly wheel when touching clutch pedal

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 499 bulb (1.7.5a)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,266 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s front tyre tread worn/bald on outer edge near limit

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear inner brake pads worn and starting to get low

Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions are too clean to register a result

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jan 2014 66,654 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions are too clean to register a result

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jan 2013 58,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

rear washer jet not working

Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear washer jet not working

Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,552 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 31,198 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,198 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 FKE 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 70%.

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 LC56 FKE, 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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LC56 FKE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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