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LN06 USE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,748 mi
Last recorded111,748 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 USE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 111,748 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 106,602 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 106,602 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 101,639 miles

Bonnet struts have failed

Central Transfer box differential control unit rubber mount perished

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

Handbrake has high reserve travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Back box hangers perished & split, held on with jubilee clips

Fail 7 Mar 2023 101,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet struts have failed

Central Transfer box differential control unit rubber mount perished

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

Handbrake has high reserve travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Back box hangers perished & split, held on with jubilee clips

Pass 2 Mar 2022 92,503 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 80,083 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,958 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges/low on tread starting to perish in between tread

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,391 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 64,391 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,292 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,327 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 56,536 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,467 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,273 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 36,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,912 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,498 miles

under bonnet water drains need clearing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,733 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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LN06 USE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LN06 USE, 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 LN06 USE registered?

LN06 USE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is LN06 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN06 USE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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