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BT56 AXJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,709 mi
Last recorded115,709 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 AXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 115,709 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover / bump stop showing deterioration - remedial action advised

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 115,709 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover / bump stop showing deterioration - remedial action advised

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir re-filled (3.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 115,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop / dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 110,435 miles

Nearside Front headlight showing signs of deterioration to outer lens - remedial action advised

Offside Front headlight showing signs of deterioration to outer lens - remedial action advised

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

Rear wiper blade rubber torn

TPMS warning light remains illuminated - remedial action advised

Fail 7 Jan 2023 110,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlight showing signs of deterioration to outer lens - remedial action advised

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlight showing signs of deterioration to outer lens - remedial action advised

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

Rear wiper blade rubber torn

TPMS warning light remains illuminated - remedial action advised

Pass 1 Dec 2021 104,035 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 100,702 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 97,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 91,046 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Dec 2018 91,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,522 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Dec 2016 71,976 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,409 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 62,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 54,297 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,156 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,235 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,593 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 27,861 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,284 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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BT56 AXJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT56 AXJ, 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 BT56 AXJ registered?

BT56 AXJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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