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DN56 OSV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,943 mi
Last recorded175,943 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 OSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 175,943 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 154,680 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc dirt cover rusty

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

boot inspection area restricted due to fixed dog cage in boot

both rear shockers upper plastic covers insecure but not fouling bodywork

Pass 17 Aug 2021 131,164 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 131,164 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 115,515 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 115,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,931 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 106,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 102,704 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2017 95,595 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

clutch bearing noisy

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 77,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn iner edge

rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,449 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,383 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 16 Jul 2012 51,889 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,125 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 41,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,808 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,194 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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DN56 OSV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN56 OSV, 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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DN56 OSV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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