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NH06 LXL

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,652 mi
Last recorded107,652 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 LXL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 107,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 105,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play first arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play first arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 105,115 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play first arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play first arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake imbalanced by 25 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres have slight cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in treads ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 100,911 miles

engine x under covers fitted / front number plate / n/s/f spring corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2021 98,340 miles

Emission too clean to record

Fail 14 Jan 2021 98,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both side (3.4 (a))

Emission too clean to record

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 97,125 miles

engine x under covers fitted /

Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,523 miles

no emission detected time of test trays fitted under body

Pass 8 Feb 2018 89,973 miles

Front both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

Front tyre size-235/50/18

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyre size-255/45/18

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2MM (255/45R18) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 84,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2MM (255/45R18) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,072 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside components.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,405 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,399 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 42,432 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,090 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 38,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,137 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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NH06 LXL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NH06 LXL, 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 NH06 LXL registered?

NH06 LXL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is NH06 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH06 LXL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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