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LM55 SKD

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,847 mi
Last recorded109,847 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 SKD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 109,847 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 106,499 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 106,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 101,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2018 101,583 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,620 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside 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)

covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 98,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2015 93,984 miles

EML light on

oil leaks

Fail 1 May 2015 93,984 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML light on

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

oil leaks

Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,062 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,893 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,813 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 50,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,433 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,586 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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LM55 SKD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LM55 SKD, 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 LM55 SKD registered?

LM55 SKD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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