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LIG 2387

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,619 mi
Last recorded112,619 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 2387
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 112,619 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Half of the brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke when accelerating

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 103,910 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Engine coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (235/55R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm(235/55R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2023 103,910 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Engine coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (235/55R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm(235/55R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 95,509 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 95,502 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 94,873 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,487 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 88,970 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,991 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 65,930 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 65,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 58,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,531 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 40,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,292 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,118 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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LIG 2387 is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LIG 2387, 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 LIG 2387 registered?

LIG 2387 is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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