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LV06 UMZ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,716 mi
Last recorded148,716 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 UMZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 148,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 140,521 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 135,498 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,485 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 124,636 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 119,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Parking/Secondary brake only just met requirement may suggest system requires service or repair (16%)

Pass 7 Jan 2019 112,739 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,735 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 107,404 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2018 107,401 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,023 miles

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

handbrake opp

marks no plate

Pass 25 Mar 2016 97,451 miles

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

no plate marked

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,144 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 93,144 miles

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

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

exhaust correded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,071 miles

rear brake discs correded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,855 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2011 73,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 73,595 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 66,892 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,983 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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LV06 UMZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LV06 UMZ, 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 LV06 UMZ registered?

LV06 UMZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is LV06 UMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV06 UMZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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