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DN56 MWJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,194 mi
Last recorded156,194 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 MWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 156,194 miles

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

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

MIL light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion and ns seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft UJ worn close to fail (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 156,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint [rear most arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

MIL light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion and ns seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft UJ worn close to fail (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 140,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

engine MIL light on

front tyres wearing on edges

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2024 123,792 miles

Front Inner Both CV boots slightly deteriorated

Rear Outer Both CV boots slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2024 123,780 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Both CV boots slightly deteriorated

Rear Outer Both CV boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2023 103,503 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 103,501 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 100,404 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 94,129 miles

n/s front tyre low

Fail 24 Mar 2021 94,127 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

n/s front tyre low

Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,750 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 90,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,678 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 83,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,017 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to wear low/outer tread low

slight cracking to rear tyre walls/treads

Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,156 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,845 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,971 miles

nearside and offside front tyre walls slightly deteriated-cracked.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,467 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 50,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,019 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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DN56 MWJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DN56 MWJ, 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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DN56 MWJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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