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RF56 XBX

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,880 mi
Last recorded131,880 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 131,880 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 123,801 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 118,206 miles

Corrosion under vehicle components front to rear

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 118,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under vehicle components front to rear

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 113,981 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 113,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 112,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever slightly high in its travel would need adjustment soon

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,456 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 106,708 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 106,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 104,359 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,574 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 101,574 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,004 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 98,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,834 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 93,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mil on

wipers catch on bonnet

Pass 31 Dec 2013 83,917 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,891 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 73,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,378 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 43,765 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,804 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 XBX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

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

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