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NV56 XNM

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,883 mi
Last recorded134,883 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 XNM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 134,883 miles

knocking and clunking fro rear

Pass 20 Feb 2018 126,135 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 126,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 105,389 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 105,389 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat broken (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,253 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 92,253 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 83,621 miles

All 4 tyres wearing low

Bulb light on in dash area - no bulbs out

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,395 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,671 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 49,651 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Airbag light on

Pass 17 May 2011 40,806 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,948 miles

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 10 Dec 2009 26,703 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 XNM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

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

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