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DN56 OTW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,986 mi
Last recorded140,986 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 140,986 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 140,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 135,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 131,598 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 128,824 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 119,892 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin possible inner pad worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 110,809 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,236 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,439 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,614 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 71,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,803 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 65,260 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,976 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,585 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OTW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DN56 OTW, 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 DN56 OTW registered?

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

Is DN56 OTW safe to buy?

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