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LM06 WUW

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,946 mi
Last recorded119,946 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 WUW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 119,946 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 116,386 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Sep 2018 116,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2017 99,343 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 99,206 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,806 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 Aug 2016 78,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,311 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 61,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,442 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 32,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,223 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 WUW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LM06 WUW, 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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LM06 WUW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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