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RF56 LML

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,368 mi
Last recorded138,368 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 138,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 136,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Plate light has low output of light

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 136,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Plate light has low output of light

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 135,803 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 135,238 miles

Front Wiper blades deteriorating

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in zone "A", centre and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 135,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front WIPER BLADES DETERIORATING

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER , FRONT ARMS - FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 131,396 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view IN ZONE "A" AND NEARSIDE (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 122,316 miles

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY VIBRATING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN THIN AND SPLITTING / PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHING ON INSIDE EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE ''A'' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 122,315 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON OUTER EDGE OF TREAD - 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY VIBRATING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN THIN AND SPLITTING / PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHING ON INSIDE EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE ''A'' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 118,996 miles

CRANK SHAFT PULLEY FALLING APART

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN THIN ON OUTER EDGE AND HAS CUTS IN TREAD

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN THIN ON OUTER EDGE, NAIL IN TREAD AND HAS CUTS IN TREAD

Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,068 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge and deteriorating

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,926 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,882 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 85,857 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,471 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 75,471 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,829 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,820 miles

advise off side front tyre very close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,440 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,173 miles

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

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 LML is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RF56 LML, 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 RF56 LML registered?

RF56 LML is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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