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GK56 NBY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,306 mi
Last recorded132,306 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 NBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 132,306 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip, multiple other small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 132,306 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended rear fog light not functioning (4.10 (c) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip, multiple other small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 131,788 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 127,508 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 124,152 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 123,973 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 115,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 107,615 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,626 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 97,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 89,553 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 17 Oct 2014 89,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,392 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 72,304 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,544 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 57,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,898 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,255 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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GK56 NBY 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 68.4%.

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 NBY, 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 GK56 NBY registered?

GK56 NBY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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