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RO56 AXV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,864 mi
Last recorded143,864 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 AXV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 143,864 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 137,318 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 131,092 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 131,092 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 122,979 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray

Pass 27 Oct 2021 116,310 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 116,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,340 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,340 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,736 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 86,030 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 86,023 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 78,407 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 69,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,360 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,316 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,315 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,237 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 51,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,192 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,216 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 35,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 29,481 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,481 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 21,883 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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RO56 AXV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RO56 AXV, 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 RO56 AXV registered?

RO56 AXV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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