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ML56 DNX

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,868 mi
Last recorded123,868 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 DNX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 123,868 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 123,868 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 117,889 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,985 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 108,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,347 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 17 Feb 2018 95,705 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt buckle (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,424 miles

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) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 86,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,232 miles

all brake discs worn ... rear pads low

both rear tyres very close to limit

n/s/f tyre getting low

oil leak

slight play in all lower suspension arms

Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,775 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,171 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,954 miles

light on dash,showing, car has a buld not working, but all are ok.

no smoke detected,at acceteration.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 49,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,563 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,892 miles

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

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 DNX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML56 DNX, 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 DNX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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