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LR56 LHK

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,308 mi
Last recorded133,308 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 LHK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 133,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 126,236 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 126,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 120,324 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 119,995 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 110,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread -- inner edge has base rubber exposed -- 235/50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

advise wheel alignment

tpms light on

Pass 24 Jun 2021 98,795 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 98,694 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER EDGE - 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,589 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 90,581 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,208 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 87,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,776 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 79,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,661 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 74,660 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,057 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 70,049 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,031 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,003 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 61,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack to near side rear lamp

cut to near side front tyer

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,238 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,989 miles

n/s front tyre tread going bald on inner edge

n/s rear tyre tread starting to get low

o/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge, but no cords exposed

wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,789 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 LHK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 LR56 LHK, 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 LHK registered?

LR56 LHK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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