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LD06 GZW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,251 mi
Last recorded129,251 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 GZW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 129,251 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 112,912 miles

Parking brake low performance 18%

Fail 3 Jun 2023 112,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake low performance 18%

Pass 10 May 2022 102,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2021 88,532 miles

Nearside Front wheel inner rim slightly damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 May 2021 88,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel inner rim slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2020 77,070 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads wearing low

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,985 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,210 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,869 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 61,869 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,583 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 60,583 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,701 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 55,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,054 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,391 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,600 miles

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 20 Mar 2009 26,053 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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LD06 GZW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

LD06 GZW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for LD06 GZW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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