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PY06 LCP

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

160,184 mi
Last recorded160,184 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 LCP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 160,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 160,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 154,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 154,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 144,686 miles

Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire cut

Rear nearside and offside driveshaft outer gaiters perishing

chip in windscreen

slight damage front number plate

Fail 15 Jul 2024 144,686 miles

Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire cut

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside driveshaft outer gaiters perishing

chip in windscreen

slight damage front number plate

Pass 20 Jul 2023 135,148 miles

Front plate damaged

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside driveshaft outer gaiters perishing

Fail 17 Jul 2023 135,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front plate damaged

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside driveshaft outer gaiters perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2022 120,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 120,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 116,129 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 110,493 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 105,824 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,787 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,863 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,654 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,325 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 70,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,747 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,812 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,368 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 40,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,257 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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PY06 LCP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PY06 LCP, 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 PY06 LCP registered?

PY06 LCP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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