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CE56 ZKX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,718 mi
Last recorded117,718 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ZKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 117,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb position (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 116,487 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 116,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 110,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2021 100,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s warning wire just touching disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,379 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Dec 2020 92,379 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Nov 2019 85,774 miles

Nearside Front coil spring is not seated correctly

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

Offside Front coil spring is not seated correctly

Fail 25 Nov 2019 85,739 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring is not seated correctly

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

Offside Front coil spring is not seated correctly

Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,748 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 70,321 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 70,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,061 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,288 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,105 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 45,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 42,261 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,275 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,577 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,507 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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CE56 ZKX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CE56 ZKX, 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 CE56 ZKX registered?

CE56 ZKX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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