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DF56 OJB

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,061 mi
Last recorded103,061 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF56 OJB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 103,061 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 96,627 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 89,032 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 82,199 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 82,199 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,816 miles

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

child seat

Fail 13 Apr 2018 73,816 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat

Pass 8 Dec 2016 71,203 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,549 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 63,549 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,232 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 44,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,981 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 35,971 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 32,710 miles

nearside front tyre worn and perished at outer edge

offside front tyre slightly perished at outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,965 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,647 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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DF56 OJB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DF56 OJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF56 OJB registered?

DF56 OJB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is DF56 OJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF56 OJB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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