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RF56 HWM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,805 mi
Last recorded96,805 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 HWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 96,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 90,536 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front arm upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 85,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 84,453 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Oct 2021 81,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,156 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Oct 2020 78,156 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2019 75,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,887 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

rear wiper blade split

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 72,887 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

rear wiper blade split

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,074 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine cover fitted

rear wiper blade split

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 70,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine cover fitted

rear wiper blade split

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,380 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 67,372 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,027 miles

under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 52,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,201 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,241 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 39,304 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

n/s/r fog light inop

oil level overflled

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,304 miles

n/s/r fog light inop

oil level overflled

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,164 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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RF56 HWM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RF56 HWM, 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 RF56 HWM registered?

RF56 HWM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is RF56 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 HWM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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