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AK56 OVM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

190,573 mi
Last recorded190,573 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 OVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 190,573 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 181,372 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 174,769 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 152,081 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 18 Jul 2022 151,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 129,417 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 129,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 123,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm front bush slightly weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

sill covers, engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2019 122,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm front bush slightly weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

centre undertray loose

offside front brake disc back plate loose

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

sill covers, engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,212 miles

Front under tray insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside wiper blade needs attention

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 113,212 miles

Front under tray insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside wiper blade needs attention

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 100,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres outer walls damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2017 100,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres outer walls damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,984 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,951 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 74,819 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,683 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 64,681 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,155 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,280 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,238 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 39,238 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,098 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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AK56 OVM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black 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 AK56 OVM, 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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AK56 OVM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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