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NL56 DSX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,692 mi
Last recorded131,692 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 DSX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 131,692 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 112,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 107,722 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,669 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,508 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 75,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,191 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,711 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,093 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 30 Jun 2011 52,093 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,877 miles

Brake warning lamp on to dash

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Travel to handbrake

When vechile driven knocking noise at rear(No excessive play found at time of test-Advise further investigation)

o/s/f tyre worn 3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,997 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 30,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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NL56 DSX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NL56 DSX, 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 NL56 DSX registered?

NL56 DSX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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