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MV56 AOC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,575 mi
Last recorded116,575 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 AOC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 116,575 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 116,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 109,631 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 102,167 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,591 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 96,590 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Air intake pipe not on properly

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,981 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,744 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 65,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,889 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 52,889 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,304 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,809 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,155 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 25,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f tyre 3mm in center and small cuts.

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,932 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm in center and small cuts.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,419 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 25,410 miles

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

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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MV56 AOC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV56 AOC, 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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MV56 AOC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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