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GK56 ABN

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,478 mi
Last recorded176,478 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 ABN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 176,478 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 8 Jul 2021 176,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 28 May 2021 176,244 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyre tread starting to lift in arias but not to ply of cords

Pass 7 May 2020 166,121 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall perich

Pass 7 Mar 2019 147,701 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

small chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2019 147,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

small chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Jan 2019 147,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested requires vehicle to be driven, dangerous defect with vehicle. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4x4 warning lamp indicating fault

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 125,196 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 100,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on outer wall and through tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 100,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on outer wall and through tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 92,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2015 88,912 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,181 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 78,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,862 miles

Offside rear coil spring broken but secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,933 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 59,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 50,081 miles

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

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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GK56 ABN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK56 ABN, 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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GK56 ABN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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