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BD56 OET

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,433 mi
Last recorded151,433 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 OET
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 151,433 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 151,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 146,586 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 146,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 144,560 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 144,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 139,006 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 139,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 130,597 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 130,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt seal split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside main beam pattern incorrect.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 123,362 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 113,369 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 104,897 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 96,430 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 90,193 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 89,923 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,894 miles

Insufficent smoke to register on emissions tester.

Pass 2 May 2014 75,009 miles

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,479 miles

both rear tyres tread weering low

Pass 8 May 2012 63,195 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,264 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 49,264 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,418 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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BD56 OET is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD56 OET, 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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BD56 OET is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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