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BU56 ZGD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,354 mi
Last recorded138,354 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 138,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 129,600 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 124,632 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 120,997 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 113,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand brake travel high

oil level low

Pass 31 Jan 2020 107,622 miles

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

Offside Rear cv boot starting to leak grease

Fail 31 Jan 2020 107,622 miles

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear cv boot starting to leak grease

Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,026 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,447 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 74,889 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,476 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 68,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,273 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 64,273 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,808 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,768 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,314 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,314 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,823 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,258 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2009 32,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate damaged

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 ZGD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BU56 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

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

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