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MT56 NXU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,475 mi
Last recorded124,475 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 NXU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 124,475 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 124,349 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 115,053 miles

front tyres worn

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

front and rear brake discs corroded

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Fail 18 Aug 2017 114,974 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres worn

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,263 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,703 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 96,660 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

major oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,897 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 91,896 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 85,870 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2014 85,870 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 3 May 2013 72,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tpms lamp on

Pass 3 May 2013 72,876 miles

tpms lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,951 miles

all brake pads worn, rears look close to worn out

long handbrake travel

Fail 24 Sep 2010 41,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pads worn, rears look close to worn out

long handbrake travel

Pass 26 Sep 2009 31,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NXU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MT56 NXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT56 NXU registered?

MT56 NXU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 December 2006.

Is MT56 NXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT56 NXU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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