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LC56 UCH

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,446 mi
Last recorded143,446 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 UCH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 143,446 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs are lipping . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearinmg inner edge 235/55r17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edges .235.55r17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to the wear indicators .235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 143,341 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracking and wearing inner edge 235/55r17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to the wear markers . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to the wear markers 235/55r17. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 135,578 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 135,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 130,059 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 128,867 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 125,132 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 118,868 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 118,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 113,451 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,786 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 99,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,814 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,311 miles

Crack in lower right hand corner of windscreen not restricting drivers view.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,071 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,354 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 69,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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 19 Jun 2014 60,997 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat area not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

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

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth.

Offside front tyre on 2mm tread depth on inside.

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 53,985 miles

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,250 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,203 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,228 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions passed zero reading unable to print

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 UCH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 UCH, 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 UCH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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