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CV56 GNP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,766 mi
Last recorded164,766 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 GNP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 164,766 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 164,766 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing locking nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 160,144 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 150,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 143,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 135,013 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 118,313 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 115,717 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 115,717 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 97,924 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 89,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn

inner and outer edges of both front tyres worn low

inner edge of nearside rear tyre worn low

nearside wiper split

offside wiper smears

Fail 12 May 2015 89,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn

inner and outer edges of both front tyres worn low

inner edges of both rear tyres worn low

nearside wiper split

offside wiper smears

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,161 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,709 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 69,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 57,443 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 46,918 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,742 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 34,935 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,935 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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CV56 GNP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GNP, 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 GNP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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