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LD06 LAO

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,053 mi
Last recorded98,053 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 LAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 98,053 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 97,447 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,172 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 85,040 miles

Advise 4x4 fault indicated on dashboard.

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 75,191 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,762 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 69,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 65,063 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,427 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,044 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 58,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,554 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 50,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 45 18 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,673 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 42,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 36,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,696 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 13,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 7,392 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 6,787 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 LAO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

LD06 LAO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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