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P5 LBG

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,818 mi
Last recorded141,818 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 LBG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 141,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 133,454 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 132,606 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 132,606 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,313 miles

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 120,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,504 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front and rear (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 110,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front and rear (3.5.1g)

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,742 miles

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

Front transfer box oil seal weeping oil

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 97,228 miles

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

coolant level low light on

overdue service

puncture in nsr tyre

front prop shaft, rear joint exessivly worn

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,569 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)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 78,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 5 Feb 2011 56,644 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 28,033 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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P5 LBG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P5 LBG, 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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P5 LBG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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