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LM56 AWW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,295 mi
Last recorded161,295 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 AWW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 161,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front backing plate loose

tpm light on

Fail 1 Jul 2024 161,295 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front backing plate loose

tpm light on

Pass 10 Jul 2023 181,008 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 181,008 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tpm light on

Pass 5 Jul 2022 139,352 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 130,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 122,083 miles

Offside Front 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 12 Mar 2019 109,691 miles

Damage to o/s/f outer wheel rim

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

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

Hazard light switch in poor condition

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 98,814 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 3 Mar 2018 98,814 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of top side of engine.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,923 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,056 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,458 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,453 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,638 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,902 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,206 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 AWW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AWW, 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 LM56 AWW registered?

LM56 AWW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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