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LS06 MDX

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,228 mi
Last recorded130,228 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 MDX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 130,228 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 124,161 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 124,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 111,967 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 111,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 103,671 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 96,795 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,985 miles

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

front brake pads worn

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Oct 2018 79,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,237 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,744 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 60,506 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 60,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,792 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 55,792 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,967 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 38,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 17 May 2010 27,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front & nearside rear tyres outerwalls have cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords

Rear washer not squirting any water on screen but leaking from underneath tail gate spoiler

Tyre warning light on

Pass 17 May 2010 27,611 miles

Offside front & nearside rear tyres outerwalls have cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords

Rear washer not squirting any water on screen but leaking from underneath tail gate spoiler

Tyre warning light on

Pass 13 May 2009 23,942 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 MDX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

LS06 MDX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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