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BT56 AXV

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,342 mi
Last recorded127,342 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 AXV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 127,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 119,286 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 111,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 111,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,479 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,745 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE VALVES SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRE VALVES PERISHED

Fail 10 Jul 2018 105,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

BOTH FRONT TYRE VALVES SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRE VALVES PERISHED

Pass 23 Jan 2017 101,544 miles

O/S/R INNER CV GAITER DETERIORATED

Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,609 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S/R INNER CV GAITER LEAKING GREASE

O/S/R INNER CV GAITER PERISHED

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 20 Jan 2016 95,607 miles

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

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S/R INNER CV GAITER LEAKING GREASE

O/S/R INNER CV GAITER PERISHED

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,017 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,374 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 80,364 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,517 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,687 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,823 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 AXV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AXV, 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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BT56 AXV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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