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MV56 LBO

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,771 mi
Last recorded126,771 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 LBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 126,771 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 126,771 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2019 117,311 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 104,695 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 95,385 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 86,475 miles

all 4 tyres slightly lumpy tread on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 20 May 2015 78,268 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 78,268 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,422 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,045 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,910 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 165,271 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 61,200 miles

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

o/s front brake fexi hose

rear handbrake high

Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,979 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,366 miles

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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MV56 LBO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV56 LBO, 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 MV56 LBO registered?

MV56 LBO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is MV56 LBO safe to buy?

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