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MX56 ZGH

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,066 mi
Last recorded141,066 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 ZGH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 141,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 131,677 miles

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

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

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 2 Sep 2020 131,677 miles

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

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

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

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 12 Aug 2019 129,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 116,986 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 116,986 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 110,348 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 103,343 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,244 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 9 Jul 2014 73,803 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,686 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 60,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 52,139 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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,139 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 17 Jun 2011 42,251 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side front tyre as cut in outer side wall no ply cords exposed

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,871 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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MX56 ZGH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 MX56 ZGH, 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 MX56 ZGH registered?

MX56 ZGH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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