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BL56 BEU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,550 mi
Last recorded102,550 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 BEU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 102,550 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres at 3mm,rear tyres at 2mm

noise on clutch

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,194 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 85,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 77,578 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 68,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,063 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 7 May 2013 59,063 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2013 57,350 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 57,350 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,222 miles

emisions too low to read

Fail 30 Dec 2011 47,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

emisions too low to read

Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,515 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,557 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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BL56 BEU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL56 BEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL56 BEU registered?

BL56 BEU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is BL56 BEU safe to buy?

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