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LS06 MBO

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,318 mi
Last recorded105,318 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 MBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,318 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 105,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,381 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 100,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,519 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 89,519 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer cut on tyre wall

wear on inner and outer front tyre treads

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,716 miles

Rear Slight delamination on number plate.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 74,576 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 74,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 70,736 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres have cracks inbetween treads

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,736 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres have cracks inbetween treads

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 54,595 miles

DUNLOP SP SPORT 01 235/50/R18 (97V)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearsidde front tyre starting to wear from inner and outer edges

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,595 miles

DUNLOP SP SPORT 01 235/50/R18 (97V)

Nearsidde front tyre starting to wear from inner and outer edges

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 44,923 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outerwall perished

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,923 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outerwall perished

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

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 MBO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MBO, 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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LS06 MBO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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