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LX56 ZFE

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,197 mi
Last recorded130,197 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 ZFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 130,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 130,196 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside, worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 127,554 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,194 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring brake pipes/components

Fail 24 Jul 2019 113,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring brake pipes/components

Pass 25 Jul 2018 101,764 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,233 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,192 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 99,192 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,119 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

oil leaks

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,949 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four on limit at time of test (3.5.1g)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,311 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2013 79,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,384 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,224 miles

door sill covers fitted

front discs slightly corroded

raer discs slightly corroded

under shields fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,492 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 58,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,622 miles

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)

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 ZFE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

LX56 ZFE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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