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LF06 HXU

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,578 mi
Last recorded151,578 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 HXU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 151,578 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4x (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 150,935 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

suspension components corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2024 150,238 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4x (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 149,117 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 147,366 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all tyres wearing unevevly

some underbody rust

suspension components corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2021 146,150 miles

suspension components corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2021 146,150 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2020 145,272 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 142,158 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 142,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 137,933 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 137,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 133,909 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 130,923 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be missread

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in the tread

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 Front tyre cracking in the tread

bulb warning light illuminated

Nearside Front tyre worn baled on the edges, very close to cords

Offside Front tyre worn baled the on edges, very close to cords

Pass 30 Jan 2015 125,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 125,752 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 120,976 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2014 120,946 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2013 117,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 93,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 73,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,867 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,367 miles

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

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 HXU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

LF06 HXU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 February 2006.

Is LF06 HXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF06 HXU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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