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LD06 FBE

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,878 mi
Last recorded131,878 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 FBE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 131,878 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 131,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 127,250 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 117,370 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 117,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 7 Aug 2020 106,505 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 106,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 85,869 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 79,044 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,526 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Wipers worn, but still clear the screen

Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,485 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,862 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)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 62,862 miles

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

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

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 9 Jul 2013 55,130 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jun 2011 43,504 miles

not all brake pipes visable

slight surface rust on offside rear spring

Fail 20 Jun 2011 43,500 miles

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

not all brake pipes visable

slight surface rust on offside rear spring

Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,897 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 30,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs are lipped with slight corrosion

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2009 30,917 miles

front brake discs are lipped with slight corrosion

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

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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LD06 FBE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LD06 FBE, 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 LD06 FBE registered?

LD06 FBE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is LD06 FBE safe to buy?

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