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LC56 LKL

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,804 mi
Last recorded110,804 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 LKL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 110,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 104,441 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 98,761 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,688 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 85,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,644 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 78,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,229 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s/rear outer position lamp n/w (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,565 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 71,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,577 miles

Front both front brake reaction arm bushes splitting / weak

Nearside Rear Outer n/s/rear outer side lamp n/w

Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,805 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,671 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,866 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 52,866 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,553 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,439 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 44,439 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,440 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,240 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 33,240 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,320 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,845 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 16,845 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Deep cuts on nearside front tyre outer wall

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 LKL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LKL, 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 LKL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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