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RF56 XSC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,664 mi
Last recorded124,664 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 124,664 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 18 Mar 2020 124,664 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Mar 2019 115,123 miles

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2019 115,090 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

condensation in offside front head lamp

emissions to clean to detect

undertrays fitted and sill covers

Pass 19 Mar 2018 113,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in steering column

Fail 2 Oct 2017 110,269 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in steering column

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 104,157 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 104,157 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 90,463 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,873 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,762 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,999 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,655 miles

both front inner wheel arches insecure

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 XSC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSC, 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 XSC registered?

RF56 XSC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is RF56 XSC safe to buy?

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