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BT56 SFX

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,320 mi
Last recorded132,320 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 SFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 132,320 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 119,014 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 119,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 112,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 108,280 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 98,424 miles

Clutch release bearing or associated mechanicals very noisy.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,707 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,715 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 65,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 63,717 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,080 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,141 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,950 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,310 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,939 miles

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)

Recheck rear brake pads in 4-5 thousand miles

Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,134 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,253 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 17,453 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 9,635 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 SFX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

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

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