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LT06 FZS

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,020 mi
Last recorded146,020 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 FZS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 146,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 146,002 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to smoke emitted and dpf tampered with (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm-inner tread almost to ply/cords!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm-inner tread almost to ply/cords!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 137,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 128,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 124,463 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn low and worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 124,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn low and worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 112,421 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,308 miles

Handbrake just met legal requirements 16%.Handbrake travel high

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 105,886 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,325 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 96,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,216 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke recorded on test

nsr tyre low tread,& cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,707 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 62,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,509 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,200 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 36,200 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LT06 FZS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT06 FZS, 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 LT06 FZS registered?

LT06 FZS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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