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LR56 YOE

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,987 mi
Last recorded78,987 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 YOE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,312 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 70,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 68,806 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 66,139 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 62,158 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,667 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 54,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,926 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,722 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 47,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,274 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,390 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,224 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2012 30,217 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2011 21,765 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,659 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 YOE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

LR56 YOE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is LR56 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 YOE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR56 YOE have outstanding finance?

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