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BU56 ZFH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,816 mi
Last recorded77,816 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZFH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,816 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,163 miles

Child seat fitted to n s rear

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 72,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted to n s rear

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,256 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,406 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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BU56 ZFH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BU56 ZFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU56 ZFH registered?

BU56 ZFH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BU56 ZFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU56 ZFH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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