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NK56 OGV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,297 mi
Last recorded177,297 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 OGV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 177,297 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 174,901 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 169,846 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 153,531 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 145,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,486 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 107,484 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,687 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,932 miles

deep cuts to n/s/f tyre

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r inner sidelight

Fail 4 Mar 2014 88,932 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

deep cuts to n/s/f tyre

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r inner sidelight

Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,087 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,476 miles

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

both front tyres heavly worn

Fail 7 Nov 2011 63,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,311 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 32,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,547 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,956 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)

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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NK56 OGV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 NK56 OGV, 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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NK56 OGV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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