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LR56 ATU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

203,440 mi
Last recorded203,440 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 ATU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 203,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 193,554 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate loose

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 193,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake disc back plate loose

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

Pass 22 May 2024 184,415 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 174,348 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 166,603 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 166,603 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 158,389 miles

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 2 Mar 2020 140,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 124,340 miles

Oil Leak + Front Flexi Joint Broken On Exhaust

Fail 4 Mar 2019 124,340 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil Leak + Front Flexi Joint Broken On Exhaust

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,768 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,906 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,637 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,953 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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LR56 ATU 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 86.4%.

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 LR56 ATU, 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 LR56 ATU registered?

LR56 ATU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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