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BT56 TFA

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,093 mi
Last recorded138,093 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 TFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 138,093 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly rough when rotated

Fail 13 Nov 2025 138,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front wheel slightly rough when rotated

Pass 12 Nov 2024 134,088 miles

Handbrake lever ratchet mechanism becoming faulty

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and heavily worn on inner 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))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 134,069 miles

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

Handbrake lever ratchet mechanism becoming faulty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and heavily worn on inner 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 7 Nov 2023 127,043 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 127,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 119,428 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 116,052 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 115,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 113,559 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 110,559 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 106,904 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,137 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,070 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 77,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 77,875 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,940 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,466 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,413 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 22,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TFA 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 BT56 TFA, 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 TFA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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