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BT56 OAX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,578 mi
Last recorded178,578 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 178,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear seats not in use

Fail 11 Oct 2022 178,578 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear seats not in use

Pass 2 Oct 2021 166,690 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 166,690 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 157,648 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 151,862 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 144,505 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 135,718 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 135,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 126,330 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 126,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 112,915 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 112,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 91,114 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,784 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 72,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,404 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 61,025 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 61,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 44,089 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 OAX 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 65%.

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 OAX, 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 OAX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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