MOT Status
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174,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Slight engine oil leak
Slight leak from transfer box
Rear subframe is starting to corrode
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside rear and both front tyres are showing wear on the inner edge
Offside rear brake wear wire disconnected
Rear outer CV boots are starting to perish
Surface corrosion on nearside front brake disc
Very slight play in nearside track rod area (on shaker plates)
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front wipers starting to smear
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Both front wipers starting to smear
Front brake discs corroded
brake discs front and rear slightly pitted / scored
Front wipers starting to smear
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front wipers starting to smear
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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CX56 FTV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 CX56 FTV, 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 CX56 FTV registered?
CX56 FTV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2006.
Is CX56 FTV safe to buy?
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