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LV56 DGZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,312 mi
Last recorded173,312 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 DGZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 173,312 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns and os (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 151,014 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 147,672 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 145,041 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 140,148 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 140,148 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 134,781 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2018 134,755 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 124,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,276 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 117,116 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,751 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 107,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 28 Mar 2014 98,462 miles

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 28 Feb 2013 84,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,248 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,231 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 60,160 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,875 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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LV56 DGZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 LV56 DGZ, 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 LV56 DGZ registered?

LV56 DGZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LV56 DGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 DGZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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