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EU56 XMM

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,085 mi
Last recorded127,085 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 XMM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 127,085 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 117,360 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 109,533 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 109,525 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 96,819 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 96,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,784 miles

Both rear brake disc's corroded

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn SERIOULSY on (inner) edge

Slight oil leak gearbox area

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2020 82,784 miles

Brake performance not tested due to poor brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear brake disc's corroded

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn SERIOULSY on (inner) edge

Slight oil leak gearbox area

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2019 76,596 miles

Diesel on under side of vehicle - no visible leaks

Offside Rear outer side light not working

Under trays fitted at time of test

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 18 May 2018 73,776 miles

Engine cover fitted

Gearbox damp with oil no visible leaks

Park break only just met requirements recommend adjustment or to be looked at asap

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 71,010 miles

Engine covers fitted

Hand brake could do with adjustment only just met requirement's 19% min 16%

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 68,049 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

handbrake lazy

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 64,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lazy

Fail 21 May 2015 64,148 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lazy

Pass 2 May 2014 59,365 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 53,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 44,198 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 36,928 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 24,927 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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EU56 XMM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU56 XMM, 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 EU56 XMM registered?

EU56 XMM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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