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ML56 BOV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,774 mi
Last recorded134,774 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 BOV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 134,774 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

corrosion front and rear suspension arms

Pass 1 Nov 2024 133,538 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 133,512 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

offside rear shock corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 132,810 miles

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

underbody corrosion started -- rear differential rear subframe + suspension units

Pass 3 Oct 2022 132,020 miles

Offside Front brake shield behind brake disc loose

Pass 13 Oct 2021 131,011 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 129,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 9 Oct 2020 129,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 31 Aug 2019 125,670 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 116,518 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 108,762 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,703 miles

Front under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 95,706 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,884 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 90,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,090 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 86,090 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,463 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,590 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 44,028 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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ML56 BOV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ML56 BOV, 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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ML56 BOV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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