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BD56 VBB

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,796 mi
Last recorded149,796 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VBB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 149,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning H vis brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 149,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Has 2 holes in inner sidewall with cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres badly cracking but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning H vis brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 139,331 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi vis brake light has some LEDs out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 130,138 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi vis brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,739 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 115,939 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 110,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,223 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 107,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,502 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 87,505 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre has several cuts to sidewalls but not showing cords

Pass 6 May 2016 82,391 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 69,075 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cut on side wall

Pass 9 May 2014 40,206 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,872 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing cracking very badly in tread

neraside front tyre starting to perish and crack in tread

offside front tyre starting to perish and crack in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,685 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,309 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has cracking in treads.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,895 miles

off side rear tyre has cracks in treads

Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,339 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 16,610 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 VBB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VBB, 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 VBB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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