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LD56 NVS

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,049 mi
Last recorded126,049 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 NVS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 126,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear wiper and washers removed

Fail 28 May 2026 126,045 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 116,290 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 108,304 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,328 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 92,774 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 85,755 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 81,683 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 81,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,990 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,850 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,483 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin-hole (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn : approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2015 63,725 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,066 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,973 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 48,973 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,546 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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LD56 NVS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NVS, 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 NVS registered?

LD56 NVS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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