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LD56 HKY

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,877 mi
Last recorded77,877 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 HKY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,877 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,641 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 67,831 miles

Advise tyres perishing

Fail 27 Oct 2018 67,831 miles

Advise tyres perishing

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,306 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,975 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 49,397 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 49,394 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 45,485 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,467 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/sf tyre wearing on inner / outer treads

Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/sf tyre cut on inner wall and wearing on inner treads

Fail 12 Oct 2010 29,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/sf tyre cut on outer wall

o/sf tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/sf tyre cut on inner treads

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 HKY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HKY, 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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LD56 HKY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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