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RF56 XCZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,906 mi
Last recorded148,906 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 148,906 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle is fitted with undertrays

Pass 15 Nov 2025 145,084 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 135,711 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 124,725 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 114,012 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 108,041 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 98,001 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,328 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 72,525 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 64,842 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 53,411 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges recommend replacement soon.

Brake fluid getting low.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front brake pads getting low.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Travel on handbrake lever.

Fail 22 Dec 2015 53,411 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges recommend replacement soon.

Brake fluid getting low.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front brake pads getting low.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 47,305 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Fail 30 Dec 2014 47,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 28 Dec 2013 40,534 miles

front and rear pads wearing low

Fail 27 Dec 2013 40,534 miles

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

front and rear pads wearing low

Pass 31 Dec 2012 33,896 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 27,629 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 27,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 20,917 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 14,654 miles

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

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 XCZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

RF56 XCZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is RF56 XCZ safe to buy?

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