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ND06 LBP

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,998 mi
Last recorded116,998 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND06 LBP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 116,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 116,991 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 116,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 117,325 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 117,323 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 116,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe wrong nut fitted (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe wrong nut fitted (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear propshaft uj very rusty

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet hard t open

tpm on

Pass 9 Aug 2022 113,793 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 104,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (235/50R18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Indicates A Fault On Dash (Red Symbol)

Pass 11 May 2018 96,034 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber not adequately damping

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2018 96,027 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber not adequately damping

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2017 77,147 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and screw in tread near side front tyre

Fail 10 May 2017 77,146 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and screw in tread near side front tyre

Pass 13 May 2016 63,494 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,842 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 57,839 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,224 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 51,201 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,701 miles

2 Front tyres and offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2013 41,701 miles

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

2 Front tyres and offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2012 33,126 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,144 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,776 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 13,893 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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ND06 LBP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 ND06 LBP, 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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ND06 LBP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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