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NG56 PSY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,822 mi
Last recorded138,822 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 PSY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 138,822 miles

Offside Rear tyre running off om inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 132,432 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 124,900 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 124,900 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 117,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 111,904 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 111,904 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 108,978 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 108,978 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 103,212 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 103,212 miles

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 76,870 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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NG56 PSY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NG56 PSY, 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 NG56 PSY registered?

NG56 PSY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is NG56 PSY safe to buy?

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