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LF56 UBU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,591 mi
Last recorded106,591 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 UBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 106,591 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 104,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 98,990 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 98,388 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 98,388 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 83,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 83,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,159 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 43,585 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,033 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,536 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 22,899 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 14,718 miles

near side rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 9 Nov 2009 8,083 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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LF56 UBU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LF56 UBU, 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 LF56 UBU registered?

LF56 UBU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is LF56 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF56 UBU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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