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DY56 NFR

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,182 mi
Last recorded134,182 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 NFR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 134,182 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 134,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 124,479 miles

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

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

eml pre 2008

Pass 2 Sep 2020 116,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,370 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,936 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside+offside front and rear (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light illuminated but visually brake pads look okay

Fail 26 Jun 2017 97,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe flange (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light illuminated but visually brake pads look okay

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside+offside front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,414 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,884 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 85,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,512 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 60,512 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,012 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,425 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 50,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 33,497 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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DY56 NFR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY56 NFR, 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 DY56 NFR registered?

DY56 NFR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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