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OV56 BXC

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,629 mi
Last recorded143,629 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 BXC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 143,629 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 143,629 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 142,622 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED LAMP (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 141,557 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 139,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 134,553 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 130,179 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 130,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 125,291 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 119,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 112,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 105,490 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 105,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 95,141 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 95,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,135 miles

STRONG ADVISE o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge is bald on edge and worn at 1.6mm at MOT limit

STRONG ADVISE rear n/s brake outer pad worn near if not at limit

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,845 miles

centre rear seatbelt unable to be used to carry passenger

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 13 Sep 2010 59,839 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning lamp displayed on dash

centre rear seatbelt unable to be used to carry passenger

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

tyre warning lamp displayed on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,423 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 42,423 miles

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

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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OV56 BXC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV56 BXC, 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 OV56 BXC registered?

OV56 BXC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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