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LC56 OUY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,460 mi
Last recorded167,460 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 167,460 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 167,460 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 163,344 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 157,409 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 145,013 miles

Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 143,874 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Mar 2021 141,013 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2020 136,997 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 129,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 122,659 miles

No soot detected at tailpipe

Fail 24 Mar 2018 122,659 miles

No soot detected at tailpipe

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 116,309 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 116,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,422 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,080 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 84,465 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,617 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,383 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 61,383 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 50,669 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 42,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,176 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OUY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OUY, 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

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What year was LC56 OUY registered?

LC56 OUY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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