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BT56 TGU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,564 mi
Last recorded166,564 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 166,564 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 165,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 146,913 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light illuminated.

Fail 11 Nov 2020 146,912 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light illuminated.

Pass 4 Nov 2019 124,008 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 124,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,678 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edge limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 116,677 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly ratchet faulty (1.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edge limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 99,990 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,874 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 90,874 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,625 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,411 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,911 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 62,352 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 62,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,593 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,101 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 TGU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey 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 TGU, 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 TGU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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