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BK56 GNJ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,967 mi
Last recorded146,967 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 GNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 146,967 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 135,979 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 118,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Apr 2022 118,711 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2021 114,756 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear driveshafts corroded

Vehicle coated in underseal front to back

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 114,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear driveshafts corroded

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 109,769 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 109,762 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,406 miles

chip in windscreen

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 99,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,515 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,464 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,934 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,690 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,378 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge getting slightly out of shape.rear tyres getting close to wear indicators,2mm approx on o/s/r centre of tread

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,014 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,426 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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BK56 GNJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK56 GNJ, 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 BK56 GNJ registered?

BK56 GNJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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