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ES56 TNS

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,331 mi
Last recorded136,331 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES56 TNS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 136,331 miles

four wheel drive amber warning light on dash

n/s rear outer position lamp LED faulty

rear outer cv boots deteriorated

slight freeplay n/s rear suspension joint

Pass 17 Jan 2023 123,461 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 123,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords at the worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 111,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on edges

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front foremost lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi section poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,112 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 101,112 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,442 miles

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

n/s front tyre perished

Fail 12 Mar 2019 83,439 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,464 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,046 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,743 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,005 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,620 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,056 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,380 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,868 miles

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

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

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)

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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ES56 TNS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ES56 TNS, 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 ES56 TNS registered?

ES56 TNS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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