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DG56 VWF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,253 mi
Last recorded169,253 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VWF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 169,253 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 169,239 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 158,971 miles

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

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 5 Feb 2021 149,489 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 139,844 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 126,642 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 112,939 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,385 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,654 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 73,654 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,979 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 63,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on edge/ 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on edge/ 3mm

Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,094 miles

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

N/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

O/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Tyre warning light on dasah

Fail 5 Dec 2011 57,094 miles

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

N/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

O/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Tyre warning light on dasah

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,625 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,849 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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DG56 VWF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG56 VWF, 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 DG56 VWF registered?

DG56 VWF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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