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RE56 BUF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,334 mi
Last recorded116,334 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 BUF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 116,334 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 107,552 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 99,072 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 93,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 91,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 87,800 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,882 miles

all four Tyre's are perished

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,838 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,492 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 73,859 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,527 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,870 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 54,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,476 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ALL BRAKE PADS WORN LOW AND WARNNING LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,880 miles

tracking may need adjustment

only 2mm of tread on n/s/f tyre

3mm of tread on o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads 80% or more worn

light cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,809 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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RE56 BUF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RE56 BUF, 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 RE56 BUF registered?

RE56 BUF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is RE56 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 BUF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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