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AV56 HPK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,973 mi
Last recorded185,973 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 185,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 178,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 174,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 170,153 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 165,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 160,716 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 156,857 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 156,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 154,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 147,712 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 147,712 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 137,851 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 137,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 128,446 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 117,944 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 112,344 miles

N/s/f brake flexi hose twisted slightly.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 97,281 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,568 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,204 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,678 miles

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

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

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 HPK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black 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 HPK, 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 HPK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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