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MW56 GZC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,370 mi
Last recorded209,370 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 GZC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 209,370 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 209,343 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 174,744 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 97,407 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 169,794 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 161,777 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 144,523 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 144,521 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 123,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 100,531 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 81,457 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 81,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,328 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 54,328 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GZC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MW56 GZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW56 GZC registered?

MW56 GZC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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The MOT history for MW56 GZC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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