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RV56 MGU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,875 mi
Last recorded158,875 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 MGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 158,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seats missing

Pass 11 Apr 2022 148,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2022 148,301 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 139,192 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 138,919 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 128,213 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 112,462 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,312 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 99,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 May 2017 99,129 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,236 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 88,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 76,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,075 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,747 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,699 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RV56 MGU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 RV56 MGU, 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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What year was RV56 MGU registered?

RV56 MGU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RV56 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 MGU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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