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BD56 UTH

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,562 mi
Last recorded129,562 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 UTH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 129,562 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 30 Dec 2020 127,178 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 115,230 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 105,936 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,369 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 94,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut to sidewall(not to cords)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,369 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre damage to sidewall( not to cords)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,207 miles

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

of side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 85,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

of side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,357 miles

engine management warning light on

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to record

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 55,201 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,084 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 UTH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey 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 BD56 UTH, 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 UTH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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