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CN55 PBX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,095 mi
Last recorded128,095 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 PBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 128,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 121,126 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 121,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,216 miles

Engine under trays fitted restrict view

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 110,707 miles

Emissions too lean to measure.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Door mirror outer cover missing.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present particularly with parking brake. (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present particularly with parking brake. (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 110,707 miles

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

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

Emissions too lean to measure.

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Door mirror outer cover missing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present particularly with parking brake. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present particularly with parking brake. (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,513 miles

TPMS LIGHT ON

nearside front tyre perished235/50/18 97Y

Fail 14 Jul 2016 102,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached bolt missing (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

TPMS LIGHT ON

nearside front tyre perished235/50/18 97Y

Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 97,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light staying ON.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,743 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,285 miles

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

uneven wear front tyres and o/s/r tyre+cuts to tread

Fail 13 Jul 2011 69,285 miles

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

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

uneven wear front tyres and o/s/r tyre+cuts to tread

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,841 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

wear / lipped edge of front brqake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,864 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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CN55 PBX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CN55 PBX, 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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CN55 PBX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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