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LV56 WSY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,925 mi
Last recorded141,925 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 141,925 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 135,534 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 135,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 130,915 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 130,915 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,283 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2023 124,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 114,843 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 106,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall, various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 101,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,950 miles

Central Rear brake lamp 2 bulbs not working

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,701 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 90,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,267 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,056 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 53,336 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 48,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

as above n/s/r

n/s/f tyre sidewall kerbed

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs lipped

Fail 27 Oct 2011 42,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,974 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 30 Oct 2009 28,356 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 28,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 WSY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WSY, 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 WSY registered?

LV56 WSY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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