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RF56 OXS

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,020 mi
Last recorded107,020 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 OXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 107,020 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 107,002 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 105,171 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,661 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff - damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 99,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff - damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 95,426 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 95,425 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 92,146 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 87,983 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 83,040 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 83,018 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,472 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,102 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,111 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 68,111 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,776 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,812 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 59,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,717 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 49,717 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front & rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2010 42,168 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 32,856 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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RF56 OXS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 OXS, 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 OXS registered?

RF56 OXS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is RF56 OXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 OXS 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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