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BT56 AYL

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

175,986 mi
Last recorded175,986 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 AYL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 175,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 164,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 153,255 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 153,255 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 144,037 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 134,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 121,987 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,446 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,129 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,216 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,241 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 64,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split blade (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 59,402 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,540 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,859 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,226 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,970 miles

Front and rear Brake-pads are wearing thin.

Front tyres are wearing close to the legal limit.

Rear Diff leaking slightly.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,207 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 24,086 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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BT56 AYL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BT56 AYL, 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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BT56 AYL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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