MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to cord being exposed and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))
NSR lamp lens damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Surface corrosion front and rear brake discs
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
NSR lamp lens damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
NSR lamp lens damaged
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.
Engine covers and undershields fitted not allowing all components to be tested.
Front brake pads starting to wear low, approx 4mm.
Nearside rear suspension bumpstop damaged.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake discs worn and corroded.
Nearside rear brake caliper anti rattle clip missing.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
O/S/R brake pad warning sensor wire broken
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
brake fluid level low
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
n/s/f. o/s/r. and n/s/r tyres slightly feathered on edges.
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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SP56 OTA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 SP56 OTA, 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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SP56 OTA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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