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AV56 ZHB

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,320 mi
Last recorded172,320 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ZHB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 172,320 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 170,203 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 160,343 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 153,908 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 153,908 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2019 151,358 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 146,625 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 137,495 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 137,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 119,126 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,796 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 87,718 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,027 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,474 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,665 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,999 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,334 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZHB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

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

Is AV56 ZHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 ZHB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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