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SA56 FDU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,321 mi
Last recorded86,321 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 FDU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,321 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,271 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 80,271 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 79,032 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 79,032 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate loose & rattling

Offside Front Brake disc back plate loose & rattling

Fail 7 Jun 2016 73,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate loose & rattling

Offside Front Brake disc back plate loose & rattling

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 58,693 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

emissions to clean no reading on blip test

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,910 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 35,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,828 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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SA56 FDU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SA56 FDU, 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 SA56 FDU registered?

SA56 FDU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is SA56 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA56 FDU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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