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LV56 EEX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,661 mi
Last recorded122,661 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 EEX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 122,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 116,321 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 111,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 108,488 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,181 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,646 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 92,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 19 May 2017 85,845 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 80,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,396 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,071 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 56,469 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,469 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,219 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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LV56 EEX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LV56 EEX, 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 LV56 EEX registered?

LV56 EEX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is LV56 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 EEX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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