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NL56 HJN

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,387 mi
Last recorded144,387 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 144,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 144,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 142,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 133,640 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,289 miles

2 bulbs out on centre stop lamp

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 124,289 miles

2 bulbs out on centre stop lamp

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 112,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

bulbs out on centre stop lamp

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

no acceleration detected on emissions test

under body shields fitted

under body trim fouling n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2016 91,077 miles

emmissions to low to read sill covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 76,811 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,503 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 67,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

harmonic balancer insecure on gearbox

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,624 miles

harmonic balancer insecure on gearbox

Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,404 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)

has small chip out side of zone A

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,893 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 27,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HJN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver 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 NL56 HJN, 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 HJN registered?

NL56 HJN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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