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AV56 ZGU

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,701 mi
Last recorded122,701 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ZGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 122,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 110,262 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 110,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 96,900 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to delaminate on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 96,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to delaminate on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,570 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 87,570 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,390 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,191 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,048 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,054 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,142 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,954 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,052 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 39,684 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 24,778 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 ZGU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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