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AV56 ZHR

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,895 mi
Last recorded169,895 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 169,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 160,518 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 156,966 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 156,966 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 151,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 145,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 136,941 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 136,941 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 125,178 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides perished (4.1.D.1e)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

leakage of grease from n/s/r outer cv joint

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 92,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,913 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,354 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,719 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 ZHR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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