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LM56 AUU

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,370 mi
Last recorded159,370 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 AUU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 159,370 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 159,084 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 152,190 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 130,955 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 130,914 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 122,570 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 112,872 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 101,752 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 95,050 miles

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

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

advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers

Pass 14 May 2016 86,519 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

E.M.Light on

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed middle (5.2.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted

Fail 14 May 2016 86,519 miles

Oil leak

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

E.M.Light on

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed middle (5.2.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,041 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 71,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 59,068 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 59,068 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 48,775 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 48,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2012 39,026 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 27,930 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,006 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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LM56 AUU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LM56 AUU, 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 LM56 AUU registered?

LM56 AUU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is LM56 AUU safe to buy?

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