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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under body corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under body corrosion in places
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under body corrosion in places
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine management light on
n/s/r tyre below 3mm
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
o/s/r tyre below 2mm
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
engine management light on
n/s/r tyre below 3mm
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
o/s/r tyre below 2mm
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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BB56 CAL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BB56 CAL, 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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BB56 CAL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.
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