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OE56 RCY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,989 mi
Last recorded106,989 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 RCY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 106,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 102,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner brake pads appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, offside and central. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 102,436 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner brake pads appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, offside and central. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 96,617 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% illuminatin (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear abs sensor ring poor

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% illuminating (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel high advise adjustments

Fail 28 May 2019 96,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board fumes from turbo area entering cab (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% illuminatin (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear abs sensor ring poor

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% illuminating (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel high advise adjustments

Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,047 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 91,047 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 89,487 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 82,155 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,280 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

all tyres cracking on the sidewalls

rear numberplate becoming delaminated

Fail 21 Aug 2012 50,076 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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)

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

all tyres cracking on the sidewalls

rear numberplate becoming delaminated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,526 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,398 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,343 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,001 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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OE56 RCY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE56 RCY, 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 OE56 RCY registered?

OE56 RCY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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