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LD56 FFG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,652 mi
Last recorded174,652 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 174,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake recorded low effort, adjustment or repair is required

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 164,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 154,867 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 146,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

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

clutch release bearing noisy, dual mass flywheel noisy and clutch worn

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Oct 2020 146,358 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinks excessively and feels spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs badly scored

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

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

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

clutch release bearing noisy, dual mass flywheel noisy and clutch worn

engine management lamp indicates a fault

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2019 128,716 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 111,127 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 110,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 83,971 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,848 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 80,848 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,972 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,050 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,271 miles

slight movement in both front lower suspension tie bar rubber bushes

Fail 26 Sep 2013 53,121 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight movement in both front lower suspension tie bar rubber bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,071 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,325 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 23,665 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 16,260 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,260 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FFG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFG, 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 FFG registered?

LD56 FFG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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