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BT56 TCX

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

205,439 mi
Last recorded205,439 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 TCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 205,439 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 197,183 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 197,156 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 187,324 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 172,581 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Parking brake only just meeting requirement

Fail 22 Oct 2018 172,504 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 158,733 miles

Rear mounting bush for differential deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2016 141,806 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,720 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,378 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 89,727 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 89,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,555 miles

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges inner edges worn close to cords

Fail 4 Dec 2012 80,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges inner edges worn close to cords

Pass 3 Dec 2011 72,457 miles

offside headlight damage / repaired with tape but beam pattern not affected

Fail 3 Dec 2011 72,457 miles

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

offside headlight damage / repaired with tape but beam pattern not affected

Pass 30 Nov 2010 61,991 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,689 miles

both sills covered

child seats in rear both sides

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 TCX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

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

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