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AV56 DZB

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,578 mi
Last recorded121,578 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 DZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 121,578 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 120,766 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 119,884 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 116,931 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 115,928 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 114,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 111,781 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 109,321 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 106,610 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 104,077 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 101,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 96,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 90,251 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges.Outer edge poor condition cuts and deformation.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 81,236 miles

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)

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

front5 brake pads look low

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,511 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 711,511 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,463 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Oct 2009 63,463 miles

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

All tyres worn on outer edges

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

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 DZB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DZB, 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 AV56 DZB registered?

AV56 DZB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AV56 DZB safe to buy?

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