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AV56 XXW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,243 mi
Last recorded176,243 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 176,243 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured d bush clamp snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 176,122 miles

Exhaust system insecure gearbox bracket to particle filter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure badly corroded and hold were rear shoes are held on to backing plate by spring clips (1.1.14 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability antiroll bar bracket corroded and snapped of axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe over rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 168,288 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 168,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 162,405 miles

brake pipes rusty

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

rear brake back plates corroded

rear outer side lights not working

rear subframe and suspension components rusty

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2021 162,014 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 154,244 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 146,794 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 138,266 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 138,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 121,814 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 121,603 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,720 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 119,711 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 116,855 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 116,828 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)

Oil leak

front bummper has cracks in it - do not have sharp edges

Fail 12 Jun 2014 116,828 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front bummper has cracks in it - do not have sharp edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,420 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,146 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,987 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,707 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 XXW 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 72.7%.

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

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