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LC56 PBF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,933 mi
Last recorded132,933 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 PBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 132,933 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 113,671 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 113,659 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,515 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/ worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,442 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,089 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

h/brake working but lazy

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,029 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,765 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 73,764 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,460 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 72,459 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 66,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 52,930 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,730 miles

rear pads low

wipers starting to smear

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 PBF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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