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MV56 BSX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,744 mi
Last recorded176,744 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 176,744 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 170,635 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 170,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Catching with the suspension causing binding (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Catching with the suspension causing binding (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 153,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 134,410 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 134,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 115,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,214 miles

crack in windscreen, not in swept area

Fail 18 Nov 2015 90,214 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,678 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,178 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,628 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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MV56 BSX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MV56 BSX, 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 BSX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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