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LS06 ZVF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

156,566 mi
Last recorded156,566 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 ZVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 156,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 156,565 miles

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail Rear Prop Front Coupling (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 141,881 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 141,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 124,926 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 113,790 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 235/50/18

Pass 21 Dec 2021 102,351 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,373 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 92,888 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

parking brake lever travel quite high

Pass 15 Dec 2018 86,958 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

Pass 21 Dec 2017 81,269 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 74,261 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 74,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 64,977 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 54,403 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 49,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 45,213 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 36,556 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,239 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,929 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 ZVF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZVF, 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 ZVF registered?

LS06 ZVF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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