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GL56 MFA

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,248 mi
Last recorded112,248 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 MFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 112,248 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front tyre waring uneven

Pass 17 Mar 2015 107,181 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 107,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions to clean too test

Headlight wash wipe leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2014 103,288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,930 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 93,502 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,102 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 78,097 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,815 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,815 miles

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

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

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 MFA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL56 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

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

Is GL56 MFA safe to buy?

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