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LT56 OMF

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,158 mi
Last recorded81,158 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 OMF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 81,158 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 81,157 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,375 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 78,375 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 66,052 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 66,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,687 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,930 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 51,139 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2016 51,139 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,056 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 44,056 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,620 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,669 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 30,669 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2011 25,431 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 25,430 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 20,219 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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LT56 OMF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LT56 OMF, 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 LT56 OMF registered?

LT56 OMF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LT56 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT56 OMF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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