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EO56 TBV

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,396 mi
Last recorded143,396 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 TBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 143,396 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 131,126 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 121,770 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 121,769 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 114,384 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,115 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 104,045 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Oct 2019 104,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 101,209 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 Nov 2017 93,273 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,130 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 72,028 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,577 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 70,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,935 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,188 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2012 50,188 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,583 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 31,583 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,634 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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EO56 TBV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EO56 TBV, 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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EO56 TBV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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