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PL06 LSE

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,772 mi
Last recorded132,772 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 LSE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 132,772 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 132,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 113,089 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 30 Apr 2015 93,171 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 76,318 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 63,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 41,933 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 33,368 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 33,368 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 27,320 miles

Both front tyres are very worn at shoulders.

Nearside front tyre has a short deep cut in tread area.

Pass 14 May 2009 20,068 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 20,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s rear tyre starting to perish in between tread

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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PL06 LSE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL06 LSE, 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 PL06 LSE registered?

PL06 LSE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is PL06 LSE safe to buy?

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