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RF56 LUW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,988 mi
Last recorded136,988 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 LUW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2024 136,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear of vehicle juddering and seizing during slow / tight manoeuvres

Pass 22 Jul 2023 132,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 128,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 123,651 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated seized bit working (3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 122,326 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 118,526 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 111,829 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 13 Jul 2017 104,595 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 104,595 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,869 miles

chip to screen

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,202 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 89,034 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 77,554 miles

N/S front tyre worn on edges

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2012 66,436 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 57,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,167 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 10 Dec 2009 40,317 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 40,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 LUW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LUW, 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 RF56 LUW registered?

RF56 LUW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is RF56 LUW safe to buy?

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