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AP56 HCA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,879 mi
Last recorded149,879 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 HCA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 149,879 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 138,360 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 138,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 132,219 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 131,958 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 125,398 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 125,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 117,110 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 117,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 109,452 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 109,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 104,234 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 98,523 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 81,385 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,148 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,223 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 55,223 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,459 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 47,458 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake pads worn to legal limits.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,989 miles

1.rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,204 miles

1/ n/s rear tyre near legal limits

Fail 18 Dec 2009 32,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1/ n/s rear tyre near legal limits

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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AP56 HCA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP56 HCA, 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 AP56 HCA registered?

AP56 HCA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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