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DX56 OHY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,260 mi
Last recorded139,260 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 OHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 139,260 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,063 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,490 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 70,291 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn edges/perished

both rear tyres worn inner edges slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2013 70,291 miles

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

both front tyres worn edges/perished

both rear tyres worn inner edges slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,383 miles

all 4 tyres worn edges slightly

both rear and nearside front tyre outer side walls perished

front brake discs slighly worn

offside front tyre heavily perished

Fail 16 Jan 2012 65,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all 4 tyres worn edges slightly

both rear and nearside front tyre outer side walls perished

front brake discs slighly worn

offside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,074 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,736 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 49,736 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DX56 OHY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DX56 OHY, 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 DX56 OHY registered?

DX56 OHY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is DX56 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX56 OHY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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