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LX56 GZO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

187,273 mi
Last recorded187,273 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 GZO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 187,273 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 183,125 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 179,174 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 179,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 175,707 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 172,541 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 169,602 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 162,482 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 150,618 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 150,612 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 142,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,685 miles

engine x under covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 114,313 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 114,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 102,826 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 81,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes warning light on

Pass 28 Dec 2012 77,834 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 68,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,902 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 48,071 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,071 miles

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

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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LX56 GZO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LX56 GZO, 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 LX56 GZO registered?

LX56 GZO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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