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AV56 ZHM

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,373 mi
Last recorded132,373 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ZHM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 132,373 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 130,574 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disk slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 120,082 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 117,804 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 113,615 miles

235/55r17

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 113,574 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

235/55r17

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 102,340 miles

235/55r17

Fail 31 Jul 2017 102,311 miles

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

235/55r17

Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,219 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 83,708 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,616 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,403 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 9 Jan 2013 54,003 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 45,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,684 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,100 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 ZHM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZHM, 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 AV56 ZHM registered?

AV56 ZHM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is AV56 ZHM safe to buy?

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