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OV56 DVL

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,928 mi
Last recorded161,928 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 DVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 161,928 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 149,964 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 149,964 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit wire rubbing on steering shaft (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 135,405 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewalls scrubbed

Pass 31 Aug 2017 121,058 miles

Steering rack slightly noisy

Fail 30 Aug 2017 121,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Steering rack slightly noisy

Pass 1 Sep 2016 105,650 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 105,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 98,585 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,146 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,594 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 68,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,178 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,698 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,730 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 44,730 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,229 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 DVL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV56 DVL registered?

OV56 DVL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is OV56 DVL safe to buy?

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