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LC56 UAX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,429 mi
Last recorded56,429 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 UAX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 56,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 56,048 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 56,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 55,429 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 54,758 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 52,425 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 52,424 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 47,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2019 41,226 miles

windscreen washer low

Pass 26 Oct 2018 34,718 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

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

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 34,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

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

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 30,290 miles

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

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,241 miles

front no. plate damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,361 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 29,343 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 27,531 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 27,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 25,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 18,209 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,325 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner & outer edges, steering geometry would need to be checked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres centre tread depth 3mm

Pass 20 Oct 2009 11,139 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 UAX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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