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CP56 GTU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,162 mi
Last recorded116,162 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 GTU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 116,162 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 102,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 102,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 91,837 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 91,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,498 miles

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 72,498 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,050 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,372 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 50,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,275 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,250 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 50,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,561 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,884 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,222 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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CP56 GTU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CP56 GTU, 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 CP56 GTU registered?

CP56 GTU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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