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LS56 XHC

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,098 mi
Last recorded132,098 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 132,098 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 127,243 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 123,089 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 114,397 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 105,519 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 97,822 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 88,400 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,200 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,319 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,738 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 65,602 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 60,487 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 60,487 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,313 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,769 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front tyre has chunk missing from rim protecting part on outerwall

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,253 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

PIRELLI P ZERO ROSSO 235/45/R19 (95W)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 45,253 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

PIRELLI P ZERO ROSSO 235/45/R19 (95W)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 37,179 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,145 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 28,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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 XHC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 LS56 XHC, 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

How do I check the history of LS56 XHC?

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What year was LS56 XHC registered?

LS56 XHC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is LS56 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 XHC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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