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MK56 UOE

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,278 mi
Last recorded121,278 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 UOE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 121,278 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 117,879 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 114,827 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 109,919 miles

Hand brake 17% minimum pass 16%

Fail 11 Apr 2019 109,919 miles

Hand brake 17% minimum pass 16%

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,903 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,249 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2016 88,065 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,765 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,018 miles

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

emissions too low to gain a measured result

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,813 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,349 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,659 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,355 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,312 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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MK56 UOE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MK56 UOE, 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 MK56 UOE registered?

MK56 UOE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MK56 UOE safe to buy?

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