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LT06 XHC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,851 mi
Last recorded74,851 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 XHC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 74,851 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 69,126 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 63,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2023 60,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 55,807 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,050 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,861 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also balding on edges and cracking slightly on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,569 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 49,685 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,702 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing out on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,997 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 44,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,467 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,214 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,559 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,565 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,371 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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LT06 XHC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LT06 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

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What year was LT06 XHC registered?

LT06 XHC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is LT06 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT06 XHC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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