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LM55 UMS

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,165 mi
Last recorded147,165 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 UMS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 147,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

engine smokes after long idle

Fail 16 Feb 2024 147,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

engine smokes after long idle

Pass 10 Mar 2023 141,426 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

under trays fitted covering major components

Fail 3 Feb 2023 141,426 miles

Emissions not tested engine smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

brakes tested by decelerometer

full under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 11 Feb 2022 136,464 miles

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

under trays fitted covering major components

Fail 11 Feb 2022 136,464 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 5 Feb 2021 131,193 miles

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

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 1 Feb 2020 126,769 miles

under trays fitted covering major components

Fail 1 Feb 2020 126,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 24 Jan 2019 119,704 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 112,469 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 112,469 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 107,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,111 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,677 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 85,921 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,745 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,948 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,030 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low/perished

Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,462 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,294 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 UMS 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 LM55 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

LM55 UMS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is LM55 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 UMS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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