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CE56 SPX

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,946 mi
Last recorded131,946 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 SPX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 131,946 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 123,467 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 115,569 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 115,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 110,784 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 110,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,587 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 103,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

T.P.M.S lamp illuminated

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

parking brake only just met the requirements, it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2019 103,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

T.P.M.S lamp illuminated

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

parking brake only just met the requirements, it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,636 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 92,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,887 miles

parking brake lever travels high

parking brake only just met the required efficiency

Fail 5 Oct 2015 85,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

parking brake lever travels high

parking brake only just met the required efficiency

Fail 11 Oct 2014 75,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2014 75,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,086 miles

Damage to nearside front and rear doors.

Undertray fitted to vehicle, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,069 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 47,069 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,480 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,436 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,034 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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CE56 SPX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CE56 SPX, 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 CE56 SPX registered?

CE56 SPX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is CE56 SPX safe to buy?

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