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LC56 TCV

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,197 mi
Last recorded116,197 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 TCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2019 116,197 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2018 95,128 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 70,608 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,984 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 56,984 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,604 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,589 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 43,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,701 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,326 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 32,326 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,971 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 26,950 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outerwall

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer wal

Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,366 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 TCV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TCV, 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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What year was LC56 TCV registered?

LC56 TCV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LC56 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 TCV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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