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LD56 CUK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,663 mi
Last recorded131,663 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 CUK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 131,663 miles

Front track control arms, bushes worn

tpms light on

Fail 24 Jun 2025 131,661 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms light on

Pass 24 Jun 2024 130,399 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 127,134 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 127,123 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated front rubber joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 123,447 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 123,447 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 118,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 118,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 114,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,079 miles

both rear tyre treads just starting to wear

Pass 10 May 2016 96,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r seatbelt stalk stiff in operation

Fail 10 May 2016 96,178 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r seatbelt stalk stiff in operation

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2013 63,441 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 483,020 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,548 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 43,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,599 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)

nail in outer edge of o/s/front tyre

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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LD56 CUK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LD56 CUK, 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 LD56 CUK registered?

LD56 CUK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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