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CA56 DHE

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,763 mi
Last recorded168,763 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 DHE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 168,763 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 159,613 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 151,358 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 151,154 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2022 141,873 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 134,492 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2021 134,366 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 117,931 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 117,745 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 107,739 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 97,911 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,313 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seat belts

Plastic covers fitted under bonnet & underneath vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,263 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 28 Oct 2013 75,180 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 23 Oct 2012 66,189 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 66,177 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,371 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,371 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,634 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,865 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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CA56 DHE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA56 DHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA56 DHE registered?

CA56 DHE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is CA56 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA56 DHE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA56 DHE have outstanding finance?

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