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GL56 EPE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,330 mi
Last recorded133,330 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 EPE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 133,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged on both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear ()

Rear Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 125,620 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Oct 2017 122,595 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,629 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

engine oil level low

Fail 23 Sep 2016 116,629 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Oct 2015 109,673 miles

both front wiper blades slightly split

bracket broken on front section of exhaust

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Oct 2015 109,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blades slightly split

bracket broken on front section of exhaust

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 98,085 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,113 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,032 miles

Front tyres getting low on inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,263 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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GL56 EPE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL56 EPE, 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 GL56 EPE registered?

GL56 EPE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is GL56 EPE safe to buy?

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