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LN06 WBM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

252,529 mi
Last recorded252,529 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 WBM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 252,529 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 245,714 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 245,653 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 238,120 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 238,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 237,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 217,852 miles

over head brake light 0nly 50% working

Fail 25 Feb 2016 217,697 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating at overhead brake light (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 200,835 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 182,690 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

tyre pressure monitoring light on,on dash

Pass 12 Mar 2013 160,965 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 160,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear over head brake light has half of unit not illuminating

Pass 6 Mar 2012 137,891 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 137,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 113,652 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,971 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 65,682 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 WBM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WBM, 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 WBM registered?

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

Is LN06 WBM safe to buy?

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