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LX06 UYT

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,708 mi
Last recorded129,708 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 UYT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 129,708 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 129,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 129,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 122,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 122,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected WIRE BROKEN. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Front T.P.S LIGHT ON.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 111,397 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 103,783 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,286 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 96,266 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake fluid looks low

brake pad warning light on

noise on depressing clutch pedal

Pass 7 Nov 2015 86,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and has slight perishing. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 86,372 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and has slight perishing. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,114 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 78,112 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 63,692 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,789 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper displaced offside

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn inner edges tread not cut as deep

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge tread not cut as deep and tyre has cuts in tread not deep enough to reach cords

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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LX06 UYT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LX06 UYT, 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 LX06 UYT registered?

LX06 UYT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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