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MF56 LBU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,261 mi
Last recorded181,261 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 LBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 181,261 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 172,148 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear on shoulder 235 55 r 17 103w xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 172,108 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear on shoulder 235 55 r 17 103w xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 167,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside wiper arm linkage worn

Pass 22 Aug 2022 158,520 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 152,424 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape slightly/feathering on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 147,031 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm and is perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm and is perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2019 139,736 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 135,707 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 128,013 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 128,008 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 124,591 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 116,451 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 108,066 miles

Offside front inner edge of tyre worn low

Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,644 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,757 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,302 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,211 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 65,503 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MF56 LBU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MF56 LBU, 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 MF56 LBU registered?

MF56 LBU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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