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RX56 WLE

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

198,388 mi
Last recorded198,388 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 WLE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2025 198,388 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 170,933 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 160,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 148,911 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 May 2020 138,186 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight weap from nearside rear outer cv boot

Pass 5 Mar 2019 134,097 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 128,302 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2016 113,311 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 113,311 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 108,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,496 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,482 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,888 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,938 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,906 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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RX56 WLE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RX56 WLE, 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 RX56 WLE registered?

RX56 WLE is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is RX56 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 WLE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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