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LY56 OGO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,095 mi
Last recorded127,095 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 OGO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 127,095 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 127,095 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 126,472 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 124,839 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 123,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 121,807 miles

parking brake only just met the test requirements

Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,251 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 118,723 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,036 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 117,036 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,698 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 112,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2013 106,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 97,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all four tyres wearing low on shoulders between 2mm -300mm

Pass 21 Dec 2010 88,680 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 88,680 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LY56 OGO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LY56 OGO, 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 LY56 OGO registered?

LY56 OGO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is LY56 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 OGO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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