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CN56 NMK

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,012 mi
Last recorded131,012 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 NMK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 131,012 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Oct 2022 130,969 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working on tail gate flicking or off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 125,946 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,618 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 115,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,292 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 108,292 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,267 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 87,594 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 87,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,747 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight damage to both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,185 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,610 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear tyre worn low

Emissions reading too low to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep split offside front tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2012 65,610 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear tyre worn low

Emissions reading too low to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep split offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,593 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,131 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,481 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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CN56 NMK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CN56 NMK, 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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CN56 NMK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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