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BD56 USW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,147 mi
Last recorded112,147 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 112,147 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 112,132 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 103,967 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 98,971 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 97,065 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 94,363 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2022 94,363 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 91,925 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 91,925 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 89,935 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,721 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 84,566 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 84,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 81,959 miles

all tyres slightley perished

Fail 3 May 2017 81,959 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres slightley perished

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,472 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 78,472 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,042 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,366 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,029 miles

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

all four tyres wearing low

Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,895 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,743 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 52,681 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,184 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,407 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 USW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

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

Is BD56 USW safe to buy?

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