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AV56 OOX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,404 mi
Last recorded155,404 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 OOX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 155,404 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 143,371 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 134,855 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 134,855 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 125,231 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 100,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,415 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,436 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 68,475 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 68,475 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,030 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER WORN

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 48,976 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER WORN

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,766 miles

near side front and off side rear tyre outer walls have deep cuts but not reached core

Pass 19 Oct 2010 25,243 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 25,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,035 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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AV56 OOX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 AV56 OOX, 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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AV56 OOX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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