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NG56 TNO

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,624 mi
Last recorded144,624 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 144,624 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted abd sill covers

Pass 7 Jan 2022 139,524 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2021 139,210 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel ratchet not holding (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2020 132,672 miles

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft grease leaking around diff

brake fluid level abit low

brake pad waring light on,offside rear wire not connected

front and central heatshields becoming loose

handbrake travel high

oil leak

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 16 Nov 2020 132,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft grease leaking around diff

brake fluid level abit low

brake pad waring light on,offside rear wire not connected

front and central heatshields becoming loose

handbrake travel high

oil leak

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2019 127,426 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users seems worse when cold,recommend inspect/repair a.s.a.p (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

bulb out warning light on (all working at time of test),brake pads low warning light on(wire rubbed through on o/s/r,pads look ok)

noise when clutch operated

tpms light on

Fail 1 Nov 2019 127,423 miles

Brake performance not tested due to illegal tyre on n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users seems worse when cold,recommend inspect/repair a.s.a.p (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

bulb out warning light on (all working at time of test),brake pads low warning light on(wire rubbed through on o/s/r,pads look ok)

noise when clutch operated

tpms light on

Pass 2 Aug 2018 119,575 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition,pads look low recommend inspection

noise when clutch operated

o/s/r coil spring doesnt appear to be sat correctly,recommend inspection

occasional wisps of grey smoke from exhaust

Fail 31 Jul 2018 119,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front brake discs in very poor condition,pads look low recommend inspection

noise when clutch operated

o/s/r coil spring doesnt appear to be sat correctly,recommend inspection

occasional wisps of grey smoke from exhaust

Pass 27 May 2017 112,975 miles

vehicle emits an occasional puff of smoke from exhaust on tickover,recommend this is investigated

Pass 18 May 2016 107,653 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 101,043 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,223 miles

rear tyres worn low-smoking exhaust when cold-ball joints slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2014 99,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,068 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 92,927 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,836 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,294 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,887 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,798 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 TNO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TNO, 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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NG56 TNO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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