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RE56 HXX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,851 mi
Last recorded79,851 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 HXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 79,851 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,871 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 70,060 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 68,776 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 67,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 30 Nov 2021 67,377 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 67,341 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 66,815 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 66,808 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))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 65,947 miles

Nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

Offside headlamp cleaning device not working

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,611 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,835 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 62,835 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 62,353 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,984 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 61,982 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 61,667 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,300 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,083 miles

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

Offside tyre cut but not showing cord

Pass 11 Aug 2014 49,213 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,092 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,754 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 35,909 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,545 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HXX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RE56 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

RE56 HXX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is RE56 HXX safe to buy?

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