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RE56 MHV

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,359 mi
Last recorded117,359 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 MHV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 117,359 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 114,390 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 112,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both nearside & offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 111,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both nearside & offside outer joint seals weeping grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 111,016 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both nearside & offside outer joint seals weeping grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

clunking from transmission when acceleration on road test

Pass 5 Aug 2019 109,392 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 107,203 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 107,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 105,099 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 105,099 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 102,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight bind

Pass 25 Nov 2015 99,335 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 90,507 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 90,492 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,275 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,995 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,065 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 59,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,178 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 43,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 26,889 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 MHV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RE56 MHV, 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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RE56 MHV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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