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BD56 URZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

166,200 mi
Last recorded166,200 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 URZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 166,200 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 161,259 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 156,004 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 150,693 miles

under trays fitted obscurring some components

Fail 26 Mar 2021 150,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under trays fitted obscurring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2020 137,785 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 126,324 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,248 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 111,125 miles

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

all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Feb 2016 104,800 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,775 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,324 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds limiting access to preacribed areas / items

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,848 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 32,038 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 30,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 30,936 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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BD56 URZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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