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MT56 DHF

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,387 mi
Last recorded77,387 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 DHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 77,387 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 75,070 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 72,560 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,992 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 69,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 66,329 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 66,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,295 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 60,292 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,870 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 54,870 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 48,815 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,718 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 44,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,704 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 37,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 37,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2012 33,628 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 33,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 29,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,764 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,365 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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MT56 DHF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 MT56 DHF, 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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MT56 DHF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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