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NC56 SXR

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

177,879 mi
Last recorded177,879 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 SXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 177,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 2 Aug 2024 171,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 171,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 164,524 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 157,379 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 157,379 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 149,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 149,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 141,832 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 131,205 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 116,804 miles

Offside Rear hand brake lower effort than other side

exhaust centre mounting deterated

Pass 22 Mar 2017 110,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 110,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,632 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,491 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside wiper arm hitting bonnet

Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,588 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,321 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,316 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 73,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,603 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,527 miles

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

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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NC56 SXR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NC56 SXR, 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 NC56 SXR registered?

NC56 SXR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is NC56 SXR safe to buy?

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