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BD56 URC

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,205 mi
Last recorded100,205 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 URC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 100,205 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 100,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 91,992 miles

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

parking brake 16%

Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,863 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 82,863 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 82,664 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 82,657 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 82,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,568 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 67,214 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,134 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 65,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,122 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,109 miles

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 19 Aug 2014 59,246 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release catches saeized(lubed and freed of)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 45,502 miles

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

long travel handbrake

slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

Fail 10 Feb 2012 45,502 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

long travel handbrake

slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,003 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,519 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 23,518 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BD56 URC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD56 URC, 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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BD56 URC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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