MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PROP SHAFT MISSING
Rear SUBFRME CORRODED
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PROP SHAFT MISSING
Rear SUBFRME CORRODED
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
front prop shaft missing and heavy movement in transfer box when moving away
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
hesvy corrosion to rear suspension
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
hesvy corrosion to rear suspension
Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall cut no cord exposed
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall cut no cord exposed
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front wiper blade fouling bonnet when operating at lowest position.
wear to front brake pads
wear to rear tyres - near limit
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
wear to front brake pads
wear to rear tyres - near limit
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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CV56 EXW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CV56 EXW, 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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CV56 EXW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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