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BD56 USG

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

333,348 mi
Last recorded333,348 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 USG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 333,348 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 326,930 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 307,155 miles

Front no plate tape up to hold in place

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 307,155 miles

Front no plate tape up to hold in place

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 274,047 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 246,928 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 233,795 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 223,126 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 223,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 210,848 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 197,006 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 187,370 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 171,148 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 157,430 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 157,332 miles

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

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

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 6 May 2014 127,972 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 94,265 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 66,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 44,551 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 44,551 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,869 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,741 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 USG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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