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MC56 ARZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,623 mi
Last recorded105,623 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 ARZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2024 105,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 102,649 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 102,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 96,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND NAIL IN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM /235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 96,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND NAIL IN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM /235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 94,724 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 94,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to both side of front bumper but no sharp edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

nearside rear shocker shroud detached

Pass 7 Oct 2019 90,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring testable items

nearside rear shocker shroud detached

Fail 7 Oct 2019 90,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring testable items

nearside rear shocker shroud detached

Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,932 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 63,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 51,951 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,693 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 43,693 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,906 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,576 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,893 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,205 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,714 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 10,823 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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MC56 ARZ 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 75%.

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 MC56 ARZ, 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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MC56 ARZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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