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LS06 VKX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,956 mi
Last recorded122,956 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 VKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 122,956 miles

diff slight leak

Fail 2 Dec 2025 122,956 miles

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

diff slight leak

Pass 12 Nov 2024 119,282 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 119,282 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 116,389 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 2 Nov 2022 110,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2022 110,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge app 3mm 235/50 r18 97v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 107,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge app 3mm 235/50 r18 97v (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 101,802 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 101,802 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative AIR BAG LIGHT ON (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,568 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,364 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 90,364 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower front arms rear bushes staring to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,262 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,947 miles

Front NO/PLATE DAMAGED IN CORNER

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened SLIGHTLY MARKED (5.2.2a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRES LOW FRONTS JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

all tyres getting low 3mm approx

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,462 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 70,462 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,127 miles

Hand brake has slight free play

Fail 9 Oct 2013 62,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

/brake free play slightly high

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,980 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,041 miles

front mtyres getting low on inner edges

Fail 7 Oct 2011 49,041 miles

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

front mtyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,632 miles

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

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

rear o/s tail lamp has bulb out (multi bulb )

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,788 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 37,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front + rear pads getting low

passenger side rear tyre 3mm keep check

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 VKX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VKX, 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 LS06 VKX registered?

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

Is LS06 VKX safe to buy?

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