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ML56 BYO

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

183,264 mi
Last recorded183,264 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 BYO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 183,264 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 183,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 174,428 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 163,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 163,288 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 152,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 144,395 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 144,395 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 135,775 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 126,160 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 99,069 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,313 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,387 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,421 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,544 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,932 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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ML56 BYO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ML56 BYO, 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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ML56 BYO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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