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NC56 HUY

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,842 mi
Last recorded184,842 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 HUY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 184,842 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 184,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 157,496 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 157,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 144,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 133,578 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 133,578 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 129,888 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 129,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to turbo flange loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 125,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 120,706 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 120,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 109,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front mirror glass cracked but not affecting the view

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,596 miles

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 90,586 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 90,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 69,186 miles

both front tyres worn edges

front brake disc have some pitting

Fail 30 May 2015 69,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn edges

front brake disc have some pitting

tyre warning lamp on

Pass 30 May 2014 60,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,973 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,455 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 47,455 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,817 miles

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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NC56 HUY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC56 HUY, 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 NC56 HUY registered?

NC56 HUY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is NC56 HUY safe to buy?

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