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WV56 LFA

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,536 mi
Last recorded150,536 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 LFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 150,536 miles

Nearside Front play found at the road wheel whilst jacked

Pass 5 Oct 2023 144,578 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 135,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 126,664 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,890 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 107,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,846 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 91,846 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 84,426 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,571 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,353 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,211 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 40,211 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,185 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,544 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 25,234 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 21,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,181 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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WV56 LFA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WV56 LFA, 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 WV56 LFA registered?

WV56 LFA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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