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LF06 EEW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

190,245 mi
Last recorded190,245 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 EEW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 190,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 190,245 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 173,005 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 173,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 169,026 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 169,026 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 163,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 163,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 151,818 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 138,091 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 123,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 108,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,582 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,875 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

oil leaking onto offside front suspension arms

Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,377 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,763 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,767 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 54,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,439 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,684 miles

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,217 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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LF06 EEW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LF06 EEW, 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 LF06 EEW registered?

LF06 EEW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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