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EO56 UYW

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,311 mi
Last recorded165,311 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 UYW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 165,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 159,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 154,888 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 154,888 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 146,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 137,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 123,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,460 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,885 miles

Anti vibration damper loose on gearbox

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 96,884 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Anti vibration damper loose on gearbox

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,554 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 89,537 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,243 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 82,242 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,574 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 69,574 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,335 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 44,131 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,573 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 38,572 miles

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

Off side front tyre perishing.

Off side rear tyre wearing low and perishing.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 32,618 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 26,593 miles

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

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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EO56 UYW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EO56 UYW, 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 EO56 UYW registered?

EO56 UYW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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