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LS06 GUC

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,973 mi
Last recorded124,973 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 GUC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 124,973 miles

Engine management light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 117,170 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 115,834 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls of front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 114,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 113,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,174 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 112,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 111,350 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 111,350 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,550 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 109,675 miles

nearside front tyre pressure was low

Fail 7 Mar 2016 109,675 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre pressure was low

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,253 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,486 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2013 102,337 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,929 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,976 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,581 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 86,556 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,784 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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LS06 GUC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LS06 GUC, 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 LS06 GUC registered?

LS06 GUC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is LS06 GUC safe to buy?

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