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MW56 GYC

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,207 mi
Last recorded110,207 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 GYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 106,471 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 106,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,942 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 101,801 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 101,800 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 96,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,396 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,346 miles

o/s/front tyre on 1.6mm tread depth requirements.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 79,907 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,493 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 72,493 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,313 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 49,245 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 49,206 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,037 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 30,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,574 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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MW56 GYC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MW56 GYC, 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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What year was MW56 GYC registered?

MW56 GYC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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