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GL56 MEU

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,482 mi
Last recorded85,482 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 MEU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 85,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 80,061 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 80,057 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,966 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 79,729 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 79,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,689 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 79,409 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 77,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,095 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 76,349 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,738 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 74,728 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSR tyre inner tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,338 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,169 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 63,169 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,161 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,011 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 MEU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL56 MEU registered?

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

Is GL56 MEU safe to buy?

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