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AK56 RMU

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,557 mi
Last recorded49,557 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 RMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 49,557 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 49,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 47,136 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 47,136 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,397 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 46,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 45,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 43,844 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 42,642 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,239 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,671 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 35,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,682 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,170 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge badly

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,677 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,928 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,497 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 RMU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AK56 RMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 RMU registered?

AK56 RMU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is AK56 RMU safe to buy?

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