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BT56 SFN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,581 mi
Last recorded134,581 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 SFN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2023 134,581 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2022 131,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front + worn right down on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 127,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 124,336 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Jun 2019 117,026 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 106,926 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 97,038 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,625 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 78,444 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,821 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,232 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,947 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,831 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 23,971 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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BT56 SFN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT56 SFN, 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 BT56 SFN registered?

BT56 SFN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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