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LS56 FAK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,370 mi
Last recorded213,370 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 FAK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 213,370 miles

Front Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 213,073 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Rear prop doughnut on gearbox marked yellow (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 203,147 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2022 191,192 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 176,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 167,923 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 153,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 139,268 miles

235/50/18

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Pass 23 Aug 2017 127,581 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,265 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 96,302 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,603 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 69,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2012 69,013 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2011 56,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,946 miles

wipers smear.....

o//s/f inner wheel rim distorted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,823 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 28,823 miles

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

rear pads low advise further brake inspection

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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LS56 FAK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS56 FAK, 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 LS56 FAK registered?

LS56 FAK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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