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RF56 XBV

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,215 mi
Last recorded143,215 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 XBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 143,215 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 137,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 125,962 miles

oil leak,limited vision due to covers

some movement in front wishbone/suspension bushes

Fail 26 Jul 2021 125,962 miles

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

oil leak,limited vision due to covers

some movement in front wishbone/suspension bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2020 122,658 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 122,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 117,776 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 117,771 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner brake pad on the warning wires

Nearside Front discs worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing not examined due to brake binding

Pass 25 Jul 2018 112,659 miles

rear tyres and nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2017 107,720 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2016 99,778 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 99,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,452 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,403 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,245 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,255 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,955 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,572 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 XBV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

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

Is RF56 XBV safe to buy?

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