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M99 LLW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,929 mi
Last recorded103,929 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 LLW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 103,929 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 103,926 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Headlamp insecure BOTH (1.7.3)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joint above n/s/r drive shaft (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded BOTH (2.4.G.4a)

multiple covers fitted restricting full inspection

windscreen washer bottle obviously leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2015 95,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS headlamp image slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 93,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 146,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 144,014 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 13,021 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 13,950 miles

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 114,756 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 94,930 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,450 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside 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 30 Sep 2009 73,450 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside 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)

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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M99 LLW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M99 LLW, 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 M99 LLW registered?

M99 LLW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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