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BD56 UTC

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,048 mi
Last recorded98,048 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 98,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 98,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,710 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 91,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,168 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 82,168 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 68,539 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 1 Aug 2015 58,829 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 58,829 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,691 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,586 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,511 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,673 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 18,090 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 UTC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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