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ST56 TWG

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,924 mi
Last recorded122,924 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 TWG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 122,924 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 122,922 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 120,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,939 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 114,061 miles

osr shock absorber corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 110,602 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,157 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 108,156 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer shroud cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 106,714 miles

Nearside washer jet poor in operation

Offside Rear shock absorber outer dust cover insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,703 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 101,700 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud loose (5.3.2 (b))

brake fluid contaminated

handbrake only just exceeds minimum brake efficiency, handbrake requires attention

wipers noisy in operation

Pass 12 Dec 2017 97,495 miles

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 97,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

low tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,782 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,666 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 81,666 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 63,357 miles

nearside front tyre is scrubbed on outer edges

offside front tyre is scrubbed on outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,386 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,216 miles

advise all four tyres on vehicle have small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,865 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 TWG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ST56 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

ST56 TWG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is ST56 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 TWG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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