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CV56 EXW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,506 mi
Last recorded139,506 miles
Recorded on11 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 EXW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2025 139,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PROP SHAFT MISSING

Rear SUBFRME CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2025 139,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PROP SHAFT MISSING

Rear SUBFRME CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 139,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front prop shaft missing and heavy movement in transfer box when moving away

Pass 17 Jun 2022 137,388 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 135,243 miles

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

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

hesvy corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 16 Jun 2021 135,224 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

hesvy corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 26 Jun 2020 131,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall cut no cord exposed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jun 2020 131,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall cut no cord exposed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 126,605 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 126,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,278 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 114,534 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 114,534 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade fouling bonnet when operating at lowest position.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 110,418 miles

wear to front brake pads

wear to rear tyres - near limit

Fail 1 Sep 2016 110,418 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

wear to front brake pads

wear to rear tyres - near limit

Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,691 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,207 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,590 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,618 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 42,753 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,753 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,275 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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CV56 EXW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV56 EXW, 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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CV56 EXW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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