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OE56 UDH

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,112 mi
Last recorded142,112 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 UDH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 142,112 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 142,108 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 139,792 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 137,969 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 135,310 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 135,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,768 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 131,087 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 121,428 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 109,992 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 99,665 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 99,657 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low (inner pads)

rear brake pads low (inner pads)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 88,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre starting to wear low (3mm)

o/s headlamp lens condensated

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2012 76,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 65,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Dec 2010 55,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,277 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 43,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UDH 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 77.8%.

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 OE56 UDH, 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 UDH registered?

OE56 UDH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 December 2006.

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