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AV56 DAD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,733 mi
Last recorded94,733 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 DAD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 94,733 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2025 83,220 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 77,259 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 72,791 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 70,111 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 70,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,815 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,085 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 49,085 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,282 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,732 miles

Engine covers and Under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,618 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outter wall damaged scuffed and worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 36,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outter wall excessively worn and damaged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outter wall damaged scuffed and worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside front, Nearside front, Offside rear and Nearside rear outer tyre wall detoriated with minor cuts

Fail 11 Sep 2014 33,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside front, Nearside front, Offside rear and Nearside rear outer tyre wall detoriated with minor cuts

Pass 31 Aug 2013 31,303 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,598 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,307 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 21,915 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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AV56 DAD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV56 DAD, 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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AV56 DAD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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