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LX06 UZL

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,908 mi
Last recorded113,908 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 UZL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 113,908 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,879 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 105,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 99,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 99,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 93,316 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 84,032 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 84,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 73,602 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 73,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 67,505 miles

n/s headlight cracked

Pass 22 May 2013 57,082 miles

rear brake discs corroded and poor

rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,783 miles

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Rear brake pads worn slightly low

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 48,781 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Rear brake pads worn slightly low

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,774 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,381 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,530 miles

both rear tyres

Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,097 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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LX06 UZL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

LX06 UZL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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