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NV56 XET

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,036 mi
Last recorded144,036 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 XET
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 144,036 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2021 144,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working changed bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 138,657 miles

park brake travel has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Aug 2019 135,058 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 128,996 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 128,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 121,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt metal sleeve (2.4.G.4e)

mil light illuminated

Fail 17 Aug 2017 120,973 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt metal sleeve (2.4.G.4e)

mil light illuminated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 105,216 miles

plastic oversills engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 105,215 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

plastic oversills engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 95,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside front brake disc dust shield insecure

Offside front brake disc dust shield insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,560 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 78,720 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,595 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 70,595 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear fog light inop

Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,600 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,371 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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NV56 XET is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey 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 NV56 XET, 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 NV56 XET registered?

NV56 XET is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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