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AV56 ZHL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,671 mi
Last recorded154,671 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ZHL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 154,671 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 144,869 miles

General underbody corrosion.

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

Rear Dif leaking slightly.

Rear wiper split.

Fail 25 Oct 2024 144,866 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position cant be opened from in side. (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper split.

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 4 Oct 2023 135,317 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 130,067 miles

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Pass 21 Apr 2021 126,986 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel stiff

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2019 124,072 miles

Coil spring corroded all four road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 117,848 miles

engine undertray damp

exhaust back box mount deteriorating

nearside front coil spring corroding

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut but not sufficient to reach inner structure

Pass 25 Nov 2017 104,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm tread depth. 235/50/15. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on the tread area

Offside Front tyre has a cut to the outer side wall but not significant to reach the inner structure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm tread depth. 235/50/15. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Nov 2017 104,911 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm tread depth. 235/50/15. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on the tread area

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and blued due to excess heat caused by bind (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake is binding significantly

Offside Front tyre has a cut to the outer side wall but not significant to reach the inner structure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm tread depth. 235/50/15. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Nov 2016 90,682 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 Nov 2015 77,408 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear

Engine mal lamp on

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,651 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,167 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing low on centre band

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r seatbelt not fully tested babyseat fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,387 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,161 miles

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

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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 ZHL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black 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 ZHL, 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 ZHL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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