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CX56 DNN

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,701 mi
Last recorded154,701 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 DNN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 154,701 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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 and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 153,013 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 143,682 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 143,412 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 132,735 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 132,735 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 130,538 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 130,538 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))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 130,443 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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 Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Engine oil level too high.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 125,862 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 125,862 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 116,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 104,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,221 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,636 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 83,528 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,350 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,861 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,861 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,376 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 26 Jul 2012 62,375 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 12 Jul 2011 50,856 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,856 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,594 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,173 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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CX56 DNN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CX56 DNN, 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 DNN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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