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DW56 BMW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,781 mi
Last recorded129,781 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW56 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 129,781 miles

Manufactures engine body and sill covers

Pass 8 Nov 2024 125,409 miles

factory covers restricted view

Pass 9 Nov 2023 120,116 miles

factory fitted covers restricted view

Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,020 miles

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 115,018 miles

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

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 109,516 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 101,110 miles

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

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))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,240 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 86,901 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,682 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,392 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW OUTSIDE EDGE

TYRE SIDEWALLS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,794 miles

nearside bonnet safety catch defective

Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,498 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,486 miles

front and rear brake pads worn below 50%

oil leaks

Fail 18 Nov 2011 42,384 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads worn below 50%

oil leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,246 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,750 miles

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

Rear number plate delaminating but can still be read

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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DW56 BMW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DW56 BMW, 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 DW56 BMW registered?

DW56 BMW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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