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LC56 ZFS

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,895 mi
Last recorded173,895 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 173,895 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Dec 2024 166,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 160,094 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 154,886 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 145,875 miles

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

front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2020 135,409 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 135,406 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 122,532 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 90,765 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,987 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,135 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,492 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,768 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 42,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,409 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 23,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 17,224 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 17,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZFS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

LC56 ZFS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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