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RE56 BUU

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,811 mi
Last recorded44,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 BUU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 44,811 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 33,655 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 33,655 miles

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm centre (7.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 29,154 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 29,154 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 24,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 21,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 18,683 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 16,664 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 16,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2019 14,250 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 14,249 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 11,031 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 10,720 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 10,277 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 9,696 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 8,742 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 7,646 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 7,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 6,478 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 5,386 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 4,269 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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RE56 BUU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RE56 BUU, 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 RE56 BUU registered?

RE56 BUU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is RE56 BUU safe to buy?

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