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RE56 KXD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,647 mi
Last recorded160,647 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 KXD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 160,647 miles

Lower under trays fitted

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both worn and or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 160,636 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Lower under trays fitted

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both worn and or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 158,317 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 158,314 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 157,526 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 155,297 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 155,297 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 152,737 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 142,909 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 137,962 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 137,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 126,146 miles

Oil leak ()

all brake discs worn

handbrake travel high

Fail 24 Nov 2017 126,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

all brake discs worn

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,299 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,266 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,601 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 94,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,018 miles

oil level getting low /gas too clean to register

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,827 miles

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

oil low /ns rear shock dust cover insecure /gas too clean to register /

Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,423 miles

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

exhaust gas too low to register

oil level getting low

Fail 12 Oct 2011 61,386 miles

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

oil level getting low

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

exhaust gas too low to register

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers fitted

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 KXD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE56 KXD registered?

RE56 KXD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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