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MF56 OGC

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,849 mi
Last recorded186,849 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 OGC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 186,849 miles

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 174,698 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 174,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure inside and outside bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air con belt snapped and on undertray

Full length plastic undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Various components heavily covered in mud

Pass 4 Dec 2020 169,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 169,598 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 162,578 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 152,216 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 143,983 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Alloy rim dented

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,889 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre at 3mm and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre at 4mm and cracking

Oil low

Under trays fitted obscuring views

Fail 29 Nov 2016 123,886 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged Damaged at hub losing grease (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre at 3mm and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre at 4mm and cracking

Oil low

Under trays fitted obscuring views

Pass 3 Dec 2015 123,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight split/crack (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wiper has small split

Under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,059 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 93,874 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,577 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,228 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,085 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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MF56 OGC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MF56 OGC, 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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MF56 OGC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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