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BD56 UPM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,480 mi
Last recorded167,480 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 167,480 miles

Engine oil level low, topped up

Fail 27 Jan 2026 167,480 miles

Engine oil level low, topped up

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 158,298 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 158,298 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 149,274 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 149,274 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 142,834 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 142,834 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 137,832 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 132,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 128,641 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Dec 2019 128,641 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 122,992 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 122,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 114,074 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 108,535 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 108,535 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 96,454 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 86,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,428 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,277 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,329 miles

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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BD56 UPM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UPM, 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 BD56 UPM registered?

BD56 UPM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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