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LN56 WNM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,764 mi
Last recorded146,764 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 WNM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 146,764 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 146,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 145,893 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 145,683 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 141,755 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 139,836 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 136,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 118,554 miles

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged Front and Rear (5.2.3 (j))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Oct 2019 118,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged Front and Rear (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2018 113,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 113,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,562 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 99,948 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has low tread on both edges

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

Offside Front low tread on both edges

Offside Rear tyre has low tread on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,890 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 77,839 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,073 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 62,278 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 60,533 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 60,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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LN56 WNM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 LN56 WNM, 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 LN56 WNM registered?

LN56 WNM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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