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X30 LCB

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,134 mi
Last recorded144,134 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 LCB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 144,134 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 144,134 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 139,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 139,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 135,560 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 132,491 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 132,491 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 129,464 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 124,064 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 127,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 120,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted covering components

Pass 31 Dec 2018 115,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,828 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2018 108,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted inncorrect (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,443 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2017 89,341 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,991 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,166 miles

All tyres has damage to rim protectors

Damage to front registration plate

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,273 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 67,515 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog/driving lamp damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2011 50,303 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,163 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,436 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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X30 LCB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X30 LCB, 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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X30 LCB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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