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RO56 DSV

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,712 mi
Last recorded66,712 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 DSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 66,712 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 66,385 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,654 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,071 miles

t.p.m.s light on

Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,915 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 57,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,386 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 50,202 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,788 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 10 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brakes

Brakes ; parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Engine , bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; o/s/f secondary tread balding on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2015 46,788 miles

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

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 10 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brakes

Brakes ; parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Engine , bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; o/s/f secondary tread balding on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,590 miles

Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only 4 WD

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; o/s/f tread balding on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,366 miles

Fngine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Fail 16 Dec 2013 39,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fngine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 37,015 miles

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

tyres ; o/s/f wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,008 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,787 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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RO56 DSV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RO56 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

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

Is RO56 DSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 DSV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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