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LT56 ZFH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,251 mi
Last recorded188,251 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 ZFH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 188,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 188,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 180,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 177,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2021 177,032 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 174,562 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 174,562 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 167,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 157,298 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 157,143 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 147,326 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 147,326 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 138,900 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 128,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 120,786 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,650 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 83,403 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,417 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,549 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 ZFH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZFH, 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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LT56 ZFH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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