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AD56 GZZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,890 mi
Last recorded169,890 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 GZZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 169,890 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 169,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 163,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Oct 2024 163,412 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted fouling on shaft n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour BLUE SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2023 153,422 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 151,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 145,549 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 141,846 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 133,794 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 125,890 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 125,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,193 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 99,815 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,695 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 74,658 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,204 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,432 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 30,929 miles

front number plate delaminating

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,228 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,702 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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AD56 GZZ 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 85.7%.

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 AD56 GZZ, 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 AD56 GZZ registered?

AD56 GZZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is AD56 GZZ safe to buy?

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