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OE56 VEH

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,136 mi
Last recorded125,136 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 VEH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 125,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,124 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 115,110 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 107,110 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,348 miles

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

offside sill slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,490 miles

Near side parking brake recording a lot less than offside

Fail 8 Mar 2016 77,490 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Near side parking brake recording a lot less than offside

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,500 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 65,375 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,804 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,426 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,933 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 48,933 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front end rear brake pads nearly on the brake biscs(unable to check if there is 1.6mm left but they need to be replaced) ok for min requirements of the mot !!!!

Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,778 miles

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

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

strongly advise replace tyres asap

Pass 21 Dec 2009 27,119 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 VEH is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

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

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