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DX56 SGO

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,261 mi
Last recorded190,261 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 SGO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 190,261 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2024 190,261 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2023 185,336 miles

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

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 176,677 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 168,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 161,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 154,815 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 154,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 144,528 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 144,356 miles

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

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

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 127,695 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 127,695 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 116,032 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2015 104,043 miles

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

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 14 Aug 2015 104,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 16 Aug 2014 91,632 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,513 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,599 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

front brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Nov 2012 65,597 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on edges

front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,143 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear driveshaft seal slightly leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2010 52,829 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,082 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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DX56 SGO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX56 SGO, 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 DX56 SGO registered?

DX56 SGO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 November 2006.

Is DX56 SGO safe to buy?

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