CarVerify

Free Car Check

RO56 ETF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,278 mi
Last recorded133,278 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 133,278 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlight lenses misted

Pass 23 Jun 2025 128,278 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 122,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a small nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 115,905 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 112,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2021 109,007 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 106,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 101,932 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,564 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at centre section (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at centre section (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,847 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,192 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 83,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,240 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 70,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,127 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 23,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 14,578 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 14,578 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,063 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RO56 ETF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ETF, 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

How do I check the history of RO56 ETF?

You can check the full history of RO56 ETF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RO56 ETF registered?

RO56 ETF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is RO56 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 ETF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO56 ETF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RO56 ETF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.