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LR06 VLK

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,050 mi
Last recorded154,050 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 VLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 154,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 141,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 130,227 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 122,001 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 116,517 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 110,016 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake warning lamp showing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,636 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

brake pad wear light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,435 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2011 83,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,048 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2009 61,607 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 61,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 VLK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LR06 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

LR06 VLK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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