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RF56 LLO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

194,562 mi
Last recorded194,562 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 LLO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 194,562 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 188,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear suspension components slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2019 161,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 147,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 138,471 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

emissions to clean for test equiptment

Pass 27 May 2016 122,891 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 105,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 May 2015 105,059 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,445 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,519 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 450,450 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RF56 LLO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF56 LLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF56 LLO registered?

RF56 LLO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2006.

Is RF56 LLO safe to buy?

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