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BT56 TEY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,415 mi
Last recorded172,415 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2024 172,415 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 158,345 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective doesn't park at bottom of screen and hits the bonnet slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal travel close to limit

engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some components

parking brake performance just met

Pass 20 Oct 2021 148,279 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 148,279 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 140,624 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip 8mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 140,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip 8mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pad light on but all pads look recent

Pass 20 Sep 2019 134,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 127,987 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 97,762 miles

oil leak on engine

slight drag on right hand front brake

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 12 May 2016 97,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak on engine

slight drag on right hand front brake

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 May 2015 85,493 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 85,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,546 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,853 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,657 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 49,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 42,064 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,983 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise

nearside and offside rear tyres on limit 1.6mm advise

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 TEY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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