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LK06 OPX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,886 mi
Last recorded130,886 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 OPX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 130,886 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2025 130,054 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 127,177 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 123,293 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 118,417 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 113,401 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 108,633 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 102,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,855 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 89,892 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,602 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 80,598 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,491 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,023 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have cuts on inner shoulder

official stickers on windscreen could be moved to a slightly lower position

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,800 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,269 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 55,269 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,249 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)

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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LK06 OPX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LK06 OPX, 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 LK06 OPX registered?

LK06 OPX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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