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DE56 XDO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,835 mi
Last recorded161,835 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 XDO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 161,835 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning lite on

engine lite on

Fail 26 Oct 2022 161,835 miles

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning lite on

engine lite on

Pass 7 Oct 2021 147,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leaks

Wheel alignment

Fail 1 Oct 2021 147,824 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leaks

Wheel alignment

Pass 5 Sep 2020 134,185 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 128,454 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 128,451 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 119,188 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,595 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 106,925 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,783 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 92,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,791 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 85,210 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,375 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 74,375 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,714 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,381 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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DE56 XDO 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 DE56 XDO, 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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DE56 XDO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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