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R12 LON

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 LON
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,666 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner

Fail 23 Nov 2017 101,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing inner

Pass 24 Nov 2016 97,647 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 97,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 94,214 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 94,129 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,759 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,990 miles

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,699 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,599 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 55,519 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,910 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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R12 LON is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 R12 LON, 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 R12 LON registered?

R12 LON is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is R12 LON safe to buy?

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