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NC56 SXU

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,702 mi
Last recorded120,702 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 SXU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 120,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 120,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,323 miles

rear diff leak

Pass 28 Nov 2023 101,851 miles

rear diff leak

Pass 8 Dec 2022 97,776 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 97,774 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,291 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,469 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,145 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 87,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,756 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2017 71,507 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edges corroding (3.5.1i)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 71,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

outer sill covers fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edges corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 67,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edges of front (3.5.1i)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 63,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 60,071 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 55,792 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 50,661 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,401 miles

oil leaks from rear diff.

trigger point not met.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,136 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 42,609 miles

n/s/f brake disc in poor condition.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 34,908 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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NC56 SXU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze 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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

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

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