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MV56 GKL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,555 mi
Last recorded110,555 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 GKL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 110,555 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 110,554 miles

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

rear wiper poor,rear reg plate poor,oil spill-covers fitted,brake discs lipped-noisy,os dipp bulb dimmed

Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,957 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Apr 2021 103,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust fumes coming from engine bay but not leaking into cab at this time

Fail 22 Apr 2021 103,765 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust fumes coming from engine bay but not leaking into cab at this time

Pass 29 Feb 2020 98,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 98,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 90,867 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 90,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 82,706 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm 255/45/18-99v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,609 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,661 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cracking in tred nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,259 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 34,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,372 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,372 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,216 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 24,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,958 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 GKL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GKL, 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 GKL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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