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ST56 BUU

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,365 mi
Last recorded128,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 BUU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 128,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 124,142 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 119,160 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 115,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 111,466 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 111,466 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 107,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,177 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (( both fronts)) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 99,591 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,375 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 80,502 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 80,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,214 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 63,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,000 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,194 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,686 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 29,830 miles

front and rear discs starting to corrode

tread on front tyres splitting

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,021 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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ST56 BUU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ST56 BUU, 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 ST56 BUU registered?

ST56 BUU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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