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NL56 ZXF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,989 mi
Last recorded124,989 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 124,989 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 116,180 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 116,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 97,127 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 97,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 92,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 86,192 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 66,956 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 66,956 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,088 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,909 miles

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

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)

front discs worn

Fail 16 Aug 2011 45,909 miles

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

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

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)

front discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,085 miles

front & rear discs corrosion due to standing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,039 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 32,039 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,626 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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 ZXF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZXF, 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 NL56 ZXF registered?

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

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