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EK56 OMU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,408 mi
Last recorded117,408 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 OMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 117,408 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,999 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,655 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 84,712 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 84,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,297 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,172 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,647 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,835 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 35,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 22,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 15,452 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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EK56 OMU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK56 OMU, 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 EK56 OMU registered?

EK56 OMU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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