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BD56 UTR

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,019 mi
Last recorded142,019 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 142,019 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2026 141,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box severely corroded

Pass 31 May 2025 139,509 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2025 139,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2024 136,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2024 136,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 133,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 125,607 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 118,157 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 118,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 113,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 113,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 107,965 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 107,964 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,638 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and scored (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald ; very close (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald very close (4.1.E.1)

engine bay and underbody covers

Fail 21 Feb 2018 101,618 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and scored (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald ; very close (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald very close (4.1.E.1)

engine bay and underbody covers

Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,742 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of belt

Under trays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Feb 2017 93,742 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of belt

Under trays fitted obscuring the full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,838 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 89,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check offside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,692 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTY /SCORED

Pass 19 Dec 2009 59,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 UTR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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