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MV56 HYB

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,104 mi
Last recorded89,104 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 HYB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 89,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both Worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 76,673 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 73,546 miles

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

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON THE INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 73,546 miles

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

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON THE INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,132 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING BADLY ON THE INNER EDGE AND ONLY 2MM TREAD ON THE REST OF THE TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,706 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,717 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 48,715 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 45,270 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s rear tyre structures cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,693 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SIDE WALLS ARE PERISHED.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 36,808 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2013 32,145 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 28,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 28,117 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 24,076 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,526 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket slightly loose

Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,280 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,008 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 14,931 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HYB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HYB, 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 HYB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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