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MW56 GXR

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,642 mi
Last recorded130,642 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 GXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 130,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 126,172 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 126,172 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 119,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 113,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,979 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,379 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,973 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 77,773 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,909 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,038 miles

nearside front tyre perished on the outer edge.

offside front tyre on 3mm tread depth.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 50,680 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,990 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 46,784 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,638 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,497 miles

brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers and under trays fitted to vehicle, unable to test some items.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,934 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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MW56 GXR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MW56 GXR, 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 MW56 GXR registered?

MW56 GXR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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