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CX56 UWT

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,460 mi
Last recorded179,460 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 179,460 miles

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

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat base stopping seatbelt from being plugged in

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension, diff and subframe components corroded

Windscreen wipers hit on bonnet

Fail 7 Aug 2026 179,460 miles

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

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat base stopping seatbelt from being plugged in

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension, diff and subframe components corroded

Windscreen wipers hit on bonnet

Pass 12 Aug 2025 175,231 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2024 171,113 miles

Front Front suspension components corroded

Front Front wiper arms hitting bonnet

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 171,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Front suspension components corroded

Front Front wiper arms hitting bonnet

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 167,345 miles

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 164,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS warning light on

Fail 4 Jul 2022 164,471 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 163,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 163,666 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 158,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 130,097 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 124,486 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 124,486 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 110,267 miles

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

zero flow detected in smoke meter, results printout unavailable

Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,417 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 92,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 87,175 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,976 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 81,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 81,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 68,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,988 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 56,988 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres 3mm/ cracks

o/s/f tyre low on edge/ cracks

Fail 6 Oct 2010 42,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres 3mm/ cracks

o/s/f tyre low on edge/ cracks

Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,734 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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 UWT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UWT, 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 UWT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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