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BD56 UTP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,636 mi
Last recorded133,636 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 133,636 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 133,524 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 131,432 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 131,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 123,812 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 115,280 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 115,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 108,668 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 100,437 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,799 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,420 miles

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

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

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

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 UTP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UTP, 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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What year was BD56 UTP registered?

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

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