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AV56 XAH

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,130 mi
Last recorded127,130 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XAH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 127,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 118,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 118,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 104,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 101,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 97,422 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 92,119 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 92,054 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,229 miles

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,468 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 73,397 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,249 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 66,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front pads have been spryed with paint over clappers

Pass 19 May 2012 64,354 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 51,751 miles

both rear tyres getting low offside rear tyre perishing

front pads inside look near wearmarkers

offside front tyre getting low

windscreen damaged outside zones

Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,774 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 XAH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XAH, 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 AV56 XAH registered?

AV56 XAH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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