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RF56 XBH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,568 mi
Last recorded169,568 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 169,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2024 159,512 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2023 148,609 miles

chip a zone

Fail 9 Dec 2023 148,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

chip a zone

Pass 10 Dec 2022 137,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 129,386 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,568 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 122,568 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 115,865 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 105,157 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 98,538 miles

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)

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 98,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 93,828 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Brake fluid level low

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All brake ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test. Unable to fully assess various items

N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres aprox 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,852 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items for inspection

Front Tyres starting to wear out of shape

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (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)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 91,852 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items for inspection

Front Tyres starting to wear out of shape

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (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)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 88,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,615 miles

Front tyres worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 56,504 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front tyres worn.

Rear tyres worn cdlose to legal limit.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,963 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 43,963 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,935 miles

Both rear tyres worn 3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2009 13,170 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 XBH 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 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

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

Is RF56 XBH safe to buy?

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