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NC56 UBX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,308 mi
Last recorded145,308 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 UBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 145,308 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 133,865 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 124,581 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bad on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

nearside/offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 124,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust sleeve not sure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bad on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside/offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 114,855 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 104,899 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,568 miles

Eng man light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre perishing and low outer edge

Tested in wet conditions

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,000 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 78,000 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,885 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,047 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,031 miles

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

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 UBX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NC56 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

NC56 UBX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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