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LS56 PXX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,077 mi
Last recorded123,077 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 PXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 123,077 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 117,713 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 108,479 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 99,412 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 92,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,075 miles

Slight lip front brake discs

Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,865 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,067 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 73,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,193 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,238 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,210 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,751 miles

Nearside number plate lamp cover missing

Fail 12 Dec 2012 58,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside number plate lamp cover missing

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,752 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Dec 2010 40,906 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 34,346 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 34,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 PXX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

LS56 PXX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is LS56 PXX safe to buy?

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