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RF06 LVC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,404 mi
Last recorded138,404 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 LVC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 138,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 134,338 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 134,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML on, on arrival

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 128,241 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Missing mirror cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 120,555 miles

Offside Door mirror casing damaged

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 120,551 miles

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

Offside Door mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 110,250 miles

o/s mirror cover missing

unable to spin check wheels

Fail 21 Feb 2022 110,250 miles

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

o/s mirror cover missing

unable to spin check wheels

Pass 20 Feb 2021 100,272 miles

n/s/f headlamp bulb retaining clip missing

Fail 18 Feb 2021 100,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 92,466 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,482 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and slightly cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 83,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and slightly cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,832 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,006 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)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 61,595 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 56,897 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 51,199 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,885 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 30,883 miles

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

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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RF06 LVC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF06 LVC, 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 RF06 LVC registered?

RF06 LVC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is RF06 LVC safe to buy?

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