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LF06 HXL

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,534 mi
Last recorded110,534 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 HXL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 110,534 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake long travel

Fail 19 Jan 2026 110,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear of the two ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 103,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 98,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear subframe corroded and sprayed in various places

Pass 21 Dec 2022 96,122 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2021 94,030 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 93,950 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 86,979 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 86,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,282 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2019 83,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

front number plate damaged

tpms light on

Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,808 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 72,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,961 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,579 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,731 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,672 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,182 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,884 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 37,535 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,439 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,219 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 HXL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LF06 HXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF06 HXL registered?

LF06 HXL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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