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LM06 VAV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,544 mi
Last recorded90,544 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 VAV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 90,544 miles

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

both front brake backing plates slightly insecure

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,391 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 83,557 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 80,866 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,141 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 71,792 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,893 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 63,713 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,341 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 56,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 56,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,381 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all brake discs showing deterioration.

mirror removed from windcsreen mot fail if fitted.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 39,256 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all brake discs showing deterioration.

mirror removed from windcsreen mot fail if fitted.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 32,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damper on gearbox loose.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damper on gearbox loose.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,961 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,220 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 17,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 13,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 13,050 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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LM06 VAV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LM06 VAV, 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 LM06 VAV registered?

LM06 VAV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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