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BL56 BCX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,095 mi
Last recorded149,095 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 BCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 149,095 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 148,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 147,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 144,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 5 Dec 2022 140,910 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 140,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 133,750 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 133,746 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently primary catches not locking bonnet securely closed (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 126,837 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 111,879 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 100,578 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 93,653 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 93,653 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,371 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,764 miles

offside rear outer side light inoperative

Pass 20 Dec 2014 74,026 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,271 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,382 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 56,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,231 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 34,169 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 34,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,776 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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BL56 BCX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BL56 BCX, 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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BL56 BCX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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