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LF06 VWH

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,392 mi
Last recorded116,392 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 116,392 miles

Front wipers touching each other

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 116,392 miles

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

Front wipers touching each other

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 104,703 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 97,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 92,072 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,077 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 88,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,345 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Aug 2017 80,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,196 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,178 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.Slight oil leak.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre warning light on

Fail 15 Sep 2014 65,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,840 miles

o/s front tyre is very very worn and has a nail in it n/s front tyre is very worn and is cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,694 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,961 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 VWH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

LF06 VWH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2006.

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