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BT56 HBO

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,163 mi
Last recorded145,163 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 HBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 145,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 145,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 133,027 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 133,026 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake bind

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,927 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 116,646 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 29 Nov 2019 111,821 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 101,859 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 22 Nov 2017 91,951 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,768 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 73,421 miles

engine & lower covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 73,377 miles

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

engine & lower covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 64,082 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 49,185 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,192 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,044 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,667 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 HBO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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