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LR06 SSZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,029 mi
Last recorded116,029 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 SSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 116,029 miles

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 111,993 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 111,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,284 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 105,284 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,398 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 98,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,831 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,876 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 85,875 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,160 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,005 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,774 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,702 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,471 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 53,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,467 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,160 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,340 miles

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

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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LR06 SSZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LR06 SSZ, 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 LR06 SSZ registered?

LR06 SSZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is LR06 SSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR06 SSZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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