MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, nearside also has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Outer c/v boot weeping grease
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position both latches sticky/seized, release handle also damaged (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, nearside also has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer c/v boot weeping grease
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn too markers (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn too markers (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bulb failure on dash all working at time of test
handbrake could be better
tpms light on dash
bulb warning displayed on dash, all lights working at time of test
play at wiper linkage
bulb failure light in dash on.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction man light stays on. (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen poor beam pattern and low. (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides have poor effort (1.4.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light stays on. (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
bulb failure light in dash on.
tps light stays on.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)
Front discs corroded
bonnet difficult to open
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RO56 PVW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey 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 RO56 PVW, 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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RO56 PVW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2006.
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