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LD56 TCX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,736 mi
Last recorded148,736 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 148,736 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 6 Oct 2016 148,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 141,251 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner shoulder worn - advise replacing as soon as possible

Offside Rear Tyre walls worn

Pass 23 Sep 2014 132,676 miles

near-side front door check-strap is loose

off-side front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

small stone chip at bottom of front screen <10mm diameter

Fail 22 Sep 2014 132,676 miles

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

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

near-side front door check-strap is loose

off-side front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

small stone chip at bottom of front screen <10mm diameter

Pass 13 Sep 2013 120,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 120,866 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 114,431 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 114,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 108,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2010 56,606 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 TCX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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