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CV56 RCX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,553 mi
Last recorded154,553 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 RCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 154,553 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 144,469 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 135,683 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 128,697 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 122,955 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 122,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 117,290 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 112,713 miles

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

Offside Front 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 8 Feb 2019 102,822 miles

T.P.S. lamp on.

handbrake only just past requirements.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,673 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 102,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,858 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,115 miles

osf tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,111 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,428 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 58,428 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,626 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2011 50,626 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,799 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,818 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 RCX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CV56 RCX, 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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What year was CV56 RCX registered?

CV56 RCX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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