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LS06 HMG

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,686 mi
Last recorded137,686 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 HMG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 137,686 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 137,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit and heavily worn on outer edges (ADVISE REPLACEMENT) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 128,964 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from unknown area of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 128,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from unknown area of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 121,061 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from unknown area of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 121,061 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from unknown area of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 111,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at/ from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 13 Feb 2021 105,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 102,390 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 102,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 90,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,793 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,829 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 66,829 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 54,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,436 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 43,249 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 34,802 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 May 2011 30,196 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 24,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 19,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2009 19,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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 HMG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LS06 HMG, 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 HMG registered?

LS06 HMG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is LS06 HMG safe to buy?

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