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AO56 EAA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,832 mi
Last recorded145,832 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 EAA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 145,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 138,269 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2023 128,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Fail 1 Jun 2023 128,395 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2022 123,334 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 111,854 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 111,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 111,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 111,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested abs fault (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,599 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,930 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,717 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,914 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 75,441 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 68,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer edge wear

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,151 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 57,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 47,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2012 36,195 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 36,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 May 2012 35,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

crakes in all tyres side walls

transver box vibation damper loose

Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,766 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,220 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,404 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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AO56 EAA 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 AO56 EAA, 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 AO56 EAA registered?

AO56 EAA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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