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EK56 ONB

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,104 mi
Last recorded135,104 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 ONB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 135,104 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,588 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,324 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 101,324 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,698 miles

both rear tyres are pershing between treads,

Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,162 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 447,009 miles

inner walls on all tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,550 miles

front and rear tyres,inner walls starting to crack

Fail 21 Sep 2010 39,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear tyres,inner walls starting to crack

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,604 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 ONB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ONB, 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 ONB registered?

EK56 ONB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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