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VA06 LKU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,691 mi
Last recorded117,691 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 LKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2022 117,691 miles

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

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking on to exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tyre pressure monitor light illuminated

Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 110,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,370 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 90,310 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 90,310 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 90,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Park Brake Could Do With A Service

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2017 90,189 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,255 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,980 miles

Oil under engine but no leaks found

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,974 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 75,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1x offside rear sidelight inop. tyre pressure warning lamp on

offside front tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,284 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 75,233 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,058 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,672 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 34,213 miles

Minor chips on windscreen.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,213 miles

Minor chips on windscreen.

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)

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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VA06 LKU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VA06 LKU, 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 VA06 LKU registered?

VA06 LKU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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