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EX56 ZVL

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,616 mi
Last recorded91,616 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 ZVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,616 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 13 Oct 2023 91,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 19 Oct 2022 86,316 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 12 Oct 2022 86,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear worn inner

Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,652 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 235.50.18 97W, Dunlop. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235.50.18 97W, Dunlop. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 72,788 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 72,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 68,152 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 61,672 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 61,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 54,071 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 42,876 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 34,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,535 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,399 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres outerwalls cracked and perished

Fail 15 Aug 2011 24,399 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres outerwalls cracked and perished

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EX56 ZVL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EX56 ZVL, 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 EX56 ZVL registered?

EX56 ZVL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is EX56 ZVL safe to buy?

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