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LS06 XAA

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,034 mi
Last recorded135,034 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 135,034 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 122,824 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 114,812 miles

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))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 114,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 28 Dec 2022 110,687 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 110,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 103,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 86,915 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,673 miles

Rear Handbrake travel slightly excessive.

Fail 13 Dec 2018 77,673 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 70,024 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyre tread depths about 2.5-3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 62,216 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,102 miles

covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 39,589 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,017 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,744 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,529 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 20,528 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 16,257 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,968 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 XAA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

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

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