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OY56 APX

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,437 mi
Last recorded193,437 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 APX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 193,437 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 193,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 186,326 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 179,763 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 172,617 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 172,617 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 163,101 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 153,627 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

engine cover fitted and outer sills plastic covered

Pass 26 Sep 2016 142,041 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

outer sills plastic coverewd

Pass 28 Aug 2015 131,575 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 121,290 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 121,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,945 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,973 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,071 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,696 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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OY56 APX 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 82.4%.

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 OY56 APX, 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 OY56 APX registered?

OY56 APX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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