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BG56 HCC

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,686 mi
Last recorded149,686 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HCC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 149,686 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 133,917 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 132,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 129,780 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,441 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 125,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 121,919 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 114,492 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 114,492 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 107,610 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,717 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 98,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,986 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,680 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,680 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,975 miles

bulb failure light on dash staying on

nearside front tyre cut to outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,472 miles

bulb failure light on

slight kerb damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,022 miles

bulb malfunction light on ( no fault with lights tested for mot )

Fail 6 Jul 2011 70,013 miles

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

bulb malfunction light on ( no fault with lights tested for mot )

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,620 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 62,620 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,852 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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BG56 HCC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BG56 HCC, 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 BG56 HCC registered?

BG56 HCC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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