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ST56 UBX

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,870 mi
Last recorded155,870 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 UBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 155,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 152,041 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 148,930 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 143,606 miles

o/s/r inner side light n/w

Fail 11 Jan 2023 145,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

o/s/r inner side light n/w

Pass 12 Jan 2022 136,343 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,318 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 129,286 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light on

Pass 8 Jan 2020 125,663 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 120,127 miles

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

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

O/S/F brake slightly binding

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

both rear tyres slight wearing on the inner edge

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 19 Jan 2018 113,027 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 112,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 104,842 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front valve perished

Pass 23 Jan 2016 97,372 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,590 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 79,929 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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

both front tyres wearing badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,444 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,668 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,822 miles

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

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 UBX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze 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 UBX, 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 ST56 UBX registered?

ST56 UBX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is ST56 UBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 UBX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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