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BT56 SFV

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,386 mi
Last recorded138,386 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 SFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 138,386 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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 132,933 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 132,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 126,084 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 122,710 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 119,570 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 116,193 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 115,067 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 111,664 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 111,664 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions BOTH (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 107,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 96,610 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 87,954 miles

Damage/cut to NSF tyre sidewall. No ply/cords exposed

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 26 May 2015 78,567 miles

Both front tyres perishing on side walls

NSF TYRE has a puncture and is excessively worn on outter edge

NSR TYRE is excessively worn on inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 May 2015 78,567 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Both front tyres perishing on side walls

NSF TYRE has a puncture and is excessively worn on outter edge

NSR TYRE is excessively worn on inner edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,684 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 66,684 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 63,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 60,012 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 55,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,415 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,399 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 SFV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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