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DU56 CDO

2006 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,754 mi
Last recorded120,754 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 CDO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 120,754 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside of rear subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2021 120,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside of rear subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 110,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 110,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 103,003 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 103,002 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 101,774 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 92,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,933 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 84,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nail in o/s/r tyre and leaking

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 77,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing uneven (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,478 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,609 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,056 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 48,324 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 37,252 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,252 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,253 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)

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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DU56 CDO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU56 CDO, 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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DU56 CDO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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