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LX56 TLO

2006 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,423 mi
Last recorded157,423 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 3 Series89,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 TLO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 157,423 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 150,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 141,424 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2023 131,179 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 130,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 123,000 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 123,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 116,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2021 116,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 107,896 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 107,895 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 103,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 103,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,026 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 94,023 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,574 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 84,574 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,139 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,128 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,754 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,919 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,502 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 46,502 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,712 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 40,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,235 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,039 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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LX56 TLO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 89,069 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 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX56 TLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX56 TLO registered?

LX56 TLO is a 2006 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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