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CA56 GYG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,483 mi
Last recorded148,483 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 GYG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 148,483 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2023 137,338 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 137,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 129,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 119,025 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside front brake disc slightly pitted, front nearside and offside position lamp slightly dimmed

tyres has slight cracks all four

Pass 10 Jul 2019 98,534 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,453 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 90,453 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 90,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,621 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 77,344 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,494 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,735 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 54,697 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 54,612 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 May 2012 46,734 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2011

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

Pass 18 May 2010 27,627 miles

Rear pads worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 24,209 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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CA56 GYG 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 78.9%.

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 CA56 GYG, 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 CA56 GYG registered?

CA56 GYG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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