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LT56 ZPN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,612 mi
Last recorded153,612 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 153,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake just met the requirements

Fail 26 Mar 2022 153,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

handbrake just met the requirements

Pass 22 Feb 2021 142,826 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 142,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 132,473 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 132,473 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,272 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside front wiper arm fouling bonnet and linkage worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 127,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside front wiper arm fouling bonnet and linkage worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 119,680 miles

Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE INSECURE

REAR DIFF MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 28 Jul 2017 119,680 miles

Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE INSECURE

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR DIFF MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,509 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST !!!!!!!

Offside front brake backplate insecure

Slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,130 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front brake backplate loose

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,117 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,255 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 73,532 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 73,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,576 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 57,576 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,334 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,908 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 ZPN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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