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LK06 ULB

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,855 mi
Last recorded128,855 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 ULB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 128,855 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2025 128,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 122,983 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens oxidised (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 122,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER (FRONT)SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER (FRONT) SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE HAS EXCESSIVE SIDE WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE SIDE WALL HAS EXCESSIVE SIDE WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE HAS EXCESSIVE SIDE WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged TYRE SIDE WALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 113,455 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2023 113,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2022 106,141 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 100,432 miles

NSR AND OSF TYRE SLIGHT CUT ON WALL

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,081 miles

Nearside Front head lamp lens misty due to age but doesnt effect beam image

Offside Front door mirror complete does not stay in one position mechanism broken

Offside Front headlamp misty due to age but does not effect beam image

Fail 6 Jul 2020 91,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front head lamp lens misty due to age but doesnt effect beam image

Offside Front door mirror complete does not stay in one position mechanism broken

Offside Front headlamp misty due to age but does not effect beam image

tyre monitor ligth on dash but no tyres deflated

Pass 16 May 2019 84,956 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 84,956 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 ULB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULB, 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 LK06 ULB registered?

LK06 ULB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is LK06 ULB safe to buy?

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