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BL56 BFF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,661 mi
Last recorded174,661 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 174,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Front Tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre uneven wear

Oil leak

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2019 170,546 miles

Nearside Mirror unit damaged

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 163,146 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 153,637 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 153,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 149,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged but o k at test time (chunk missing)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 141,591 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 139,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 128,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Mar 2013 128,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Mar 2012 113,152 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 113,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 84,044 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 61,147 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear pads getting low.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,147 miles

rear pads getting low.

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 BFF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black 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 BL56 BFF, 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 BL56 BFF registered?

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

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