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MW56 DZR

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,121 mi
Last recorded123,121 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 DZR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 123,121 miles

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

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 122,453 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Drive chain worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 122,450 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 118,953 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 114,641 miles

no acceleration detected(no printout)

Pass 6 May 2022 109,771 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 105,569 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 102,887 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2020 102,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,937 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 96,937 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,234 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 78,218 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,104 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 52,104 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,422 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,170 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads getting low (keep check).

Pass 10 Dec 2010 27,109 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,457 miles

nail in the offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2009 21,431 miles

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

nail in the offside rear tyre

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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MW56 DZR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW56 DZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW56 DZR registered?

MW56 DZR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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