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RF56 XCD

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,594 mi
Last recorded139,594 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 XCD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 139,594 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 135,347 miles

eml light on

Fail 3 Jul 2025 135,346 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

eml light on

Pass 24 Jun 2024 128,970 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 128,970 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 119,774 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 119,774 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 114,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 114,428 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,088 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

corrosion underside of car in places

rear tyres starting to wear thin

Fail 5 Jul 2021 108,088 miles

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

brake discs corroded/worn

corrosion underside of car in places

rear tyres starting to wear thin

Pass 24 Jun 2020 102,399 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,525 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

oil around rear diff

Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,146 miles

misting / oil / engine

misting / oil around rear diff

small stone chips windscreen

Fail 29 Jun 2018 88,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

misting / oil / engine

misting / oil around rear diff

small stone chips windscreen

warning light on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,406 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,202 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 74,200 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,111 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,058 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,764 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2013 46,629 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 35,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,067 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,174 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 XCD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XCD, 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 XCD registered?

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

Is RF56 XCD safe to buy?

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