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OV56 BYA

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,331 mi
Last recorded124,331 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 BYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 124,331 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 115,546 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake excessive travel

Pass 30 Jun 2022 115,417 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2021 110,610 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake excessive travel

Fail 31 May 2021 110,610 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake excessive travel

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 106,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 98,749 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 91,930 miles

sills not checked due to plastic sill covers

Fail 15 May 2018 91,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

sills not checked due to plastic sill covers

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,340 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 81,340 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,761 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,357 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 59,357 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,062 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 47,049 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,374 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,342 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,423 miles

Handbrake requires adjusting.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,300 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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OV56 BYA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OV56 BYA, 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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OV56 BYA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is OV56 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 BYA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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