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SY06 LXB

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,948 mi
Last recorded138,948 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 LXB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 138,948 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

all suspension parts heavily corroded

diesel tank damp

exhaust front flexy joint worn

n/s/r brake backing plate corroded/ rusty/damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2022 133,856 miles

Offside Rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 133,856 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 127,470 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 127,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 122,866 miles

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 122,866 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 112,506 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 110,897 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 110,897 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,324 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,826 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel self adjusting mechanism (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 107,822 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator coming on with the side lights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,542 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,827 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,812 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 93,812 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,347 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,317 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,898 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,281 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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SY06 LXB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY06 LXB, 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 SY06 LXB registered?

SY06 LXB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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