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OE56 TVJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,507 mi
Last recorded147,507 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 TVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 147,507 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 136,443 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 136,389 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 112,929 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 105,151 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 105,151 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated wont open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/50/18 bud (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 bud (5.2.3 (e))

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

under bonnet items not checked due to bonnet not opening

Pass 15 Jun 2020 102,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light lit on dash

Fail 15 Jun 2020 102,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light lit on dash

Pass 23 May 2019 96,385 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 96,385 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 90,928 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 79,729 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 73,431 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 73,424 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,223 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 60,223 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2012 55,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,293 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 49,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,959 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 42,818 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,027 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 TVJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OE56 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

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

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