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CX56 DKN

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,028 mi
Last recorded128,028 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 DKN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 128,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 120,438 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 120,438 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 113,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 107,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,178 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 100,178 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure back shield (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,371 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,273 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 74,815 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 64,302 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)

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

eml light on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,931 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 44,256 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 37,937 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 37,886 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,074 miles

Front and Rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,343 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 17,343 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 11,696 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 5,310 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 5,310 miles

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

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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CX56 DKN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CX56 DKN, 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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CX56 DKN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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