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LT06 ZWL

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,662 mi
Last recorded155,662 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 ZWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 155,662 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 146,938 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 145,261 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 141,617 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 138,509 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,278 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 132,571 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 126,063 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 118,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 112,491 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,374 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 105,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,663 miles

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

Unable to get reading on smoke test readings to low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,930 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 83,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,281 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 53,451 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,381 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 38,042 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

STRONG ADVICE = osf tyre bald on inner edge & cracking/

nsf tyre worn on inner edge/rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2009 38,042 miles

STRONG ADVICE = osf tyre bald on inner edge & cracking/

nsf tyre worn on inner edge/rear tyres getting low

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 ZWL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue 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 LT06 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

LT06 ZWL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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