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RV56 MGX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

167,193 mi
Last recorded167,193 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 MGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 167,193 miles

All under body has surface rust

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2026 167,193 miles

All under body has surface rust

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 167,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 163,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 162,571 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 160,057 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 154,553 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 154,553 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 147,311 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 140,826 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 134,614 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 134,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 127,438 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 127,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 109,349 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 98,953 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 Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 98,953 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 84,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,494 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,129 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 69,129 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,316 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 53,316 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 38,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,168 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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RV56 MGX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RV56 MGX, 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.

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What year was RV56 MGX registered?

RV56 MGX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RV56 MGX safe to buy?

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