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OE56 TVM

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,732 mi
Last recorded146,732 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 TVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 146,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oi leak

Pass 18 Feb 2025 141,054 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 135,320 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 135,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 45 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 130,108 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,290 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 124,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 118,815 miles

Central stop lamp bulb 60 % illumination

Fail 26 Jan 2021 118,790 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central stop lamp bulb 60 % illumination

Pass 5 Feb 2020 116,320 miles

Central Stop lamp 75% working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre signs of being ran flat

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 113,645 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 109,494 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 106,430 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

front and rear tyres different sizes

slight play in both front arm front bushes ( bananna shape arms)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit exactly 1.6mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 95,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit exactly 1.6mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,630 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,785 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 50,785 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 37,199 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,134 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 21,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,743 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,283 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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OE56 TVM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey 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 OE56 TVM, 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 OE56 TVM registered?

OE56 TVM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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