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AO56 FLV

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,279 mi
Last recorded157,279 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 FLV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 157,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 148,278 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 148,278 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake very little reserve travel

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 136,760 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe connection/joiner corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 136,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining rattle device missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe connection/joiner corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 132,249 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 124,775 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 116,937 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 116,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 108,096 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 100,946 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 95,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side and rear windows tinted

Fail 11 Jun 2014 95,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side and rear windows tinted

Pass 31 May 2013 82,571 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,507 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,806 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,899 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED,,,

Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,130 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front 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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AO56 FLV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO56 FLV, 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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AO56 FLV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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