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AV56 XAU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,598 mi
Last recorded111,598 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 111,598 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 105,339 miles

wet conditions

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2024 105,337 miles

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

Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 22 Feb 2023 100,435 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 93,622 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,365 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 79,196 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 79,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,949 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,099 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 65,049 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,880 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,843 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 37,344 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,549 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 30,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,282 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 21,597 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 21,591 miles

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

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

Emissions too low for reading

Pass 22 Dec 2009 15,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split on ends

n/s/f tyre tread bald on outer edge

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 XAU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV56 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

AV56 XAU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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