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BT56 AZP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,037 mi
Last recorded109,037 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 109,037 miles

Flywheel noise

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (235/50/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 109,037 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (235/50/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,969 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

knocking from pulley area

Fail 25 Aug 2021 99,968 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LEDs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

knocking from pulley area

Pass 7 Aug 2020 96,437 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,765 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,548 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 75,048 miles

brake pad light on

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

nearside outer step slightly damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2017 75,048 miles

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pad light on

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

nearside outer step slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2016 69,985 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2015 63,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,807 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,709 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,107 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,055 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,812 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 22,073 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 AZP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT56 AZP, 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 AZP registered?

BT56 AZP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is BT56 AZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 AZP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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