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LR56 BGX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,992 mi
Last recorded105,992 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 105,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 97,719 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,331 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 72,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,095 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 66,095 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower front arm bushes excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,890 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 59,890 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 56,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal ,, advice change (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff propshaft pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic under body covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 52,478 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff propshaft pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 43,718 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,843 miles

Emissions too lean to register

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 40,837 miles

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

Emissions too lean to register

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,857 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too lean to register on tester

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,388 miles

Emissions too lean to read on smoke machine

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions to lean to take a reading

Headlamp aim tested on 1

Pass 6 May 2011 26,025 miles

all 4 tyres have cracks around the tread,

near side rear seat belt not tested due to childs seat being fitted.

near side rear tyre on 2mm max.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,174 miles

All tyres have perished due to age!

Small cuts in both rear tyre treads

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 BGX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR56 BGX registered?

LR56 BGX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is LR56 BGX safe to buy?

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