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MC56 CGY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,337 mi
Last recorded123,337 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 CGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 123,337 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 119,292 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2022 119,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 115,678 miles

advise nsr shock absorber shroud loose

advise o s r tyre worn on inside edge

advise tint hole in centre exhaust silencer

Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,409 miles

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

advise crack in centre silencer

advise nsr shockabsober shroud loose

Pass 13 May 2019 114,185 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wear in inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 106,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,445 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 87,445 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,241 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,298 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 29,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,175 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 16,586 miles

all four tyres perished tread area

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 CGY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MC56 CGY, 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 MC56 CGY registered?

MC56 CGY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is MC56 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC56 CGY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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