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ND56 BWM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,657 mi
Last recorded93,657 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 BWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 93,657 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,210 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 83,749 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 76,533 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 69,225 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 69,224 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,661 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 63,661 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,536 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,194 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,875 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 51,871 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

parking brake will soon require adjustment.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,326 miles

both rear tyres perishing badly.

front brake discs pitted.

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,393 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking in treads.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 42,393 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking in treads.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,650 miles

bonnet safety catch stiff/siezed.

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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ND56 BWM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ND56 BWM, 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 ND56 BWM registered?

ND56 BWM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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