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CE56 ZKY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,699 mi
Last recorded148,699 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 148,699 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 16 May 2017 148,698 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

hand brake travel high

Pass 12 May 2016 138,915 miles

o/s/f strut has oil misting

wiper graze to windscreen

Fail 12 May 2016 138,915 miles

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

o/s/f strut has oil misting

wiper graze to windscreen

Pass 14 May 2015 127,061 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 May 2014 115,259 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 May 2013 104,774 miles

front brake pads getting low and discs slightly worn

o/s mirror case damaged

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 2 Apr 2012 88,376 miles

o/s mirror repaired with tape

Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,400 miles

n/s/f strut showing signs of oil weepimg from shock absorber by having a misting of oil around it

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge and n/s/f tyre wearing om outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,642 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 50,642 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 ZKY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZKY, 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 ZKY registered?

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

Is CE56 ZKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 ZKY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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