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AV56 XEW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,791 mi
Last recorded113,791 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XEW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 113,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both osr/nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 108,486 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under-tray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 103,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 100,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 26 Aug 2021 100,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,107 miles

damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,332 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,534 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 87,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,301 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 79,574 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 68,236 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,864 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,395 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,708 miles

dsm not triggered low emitter

Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,770 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,938 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,205 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,181 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 24,181 miles

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

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 XEW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

AV56 XEW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is AV56 XEW safe to buy?

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