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WP55 LHX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,281 mi
Last recorded171,281 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 LHX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 171,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 168,154 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 164,123 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 157,492 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,311 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 149,385 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 145,296 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 141,350 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2019 137,759 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 129,557 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 120,522 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,370 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,850 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,832 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,482 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 89,713 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 89,217 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,511 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres have cut in tread near ot cords

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,220 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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WP55 LHX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WP55 LHX, 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 WP55 LHX registered?

WP55 LHX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is WP55 LHX safe to buy?

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