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SA56 GHO

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,515 mi
Last recorded128,515 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 GHO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 128,515 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted under engine

Pass 24 Feb 2021 121,831 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 121,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 113,250 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 113,198 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 98,986 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 98,983 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,241 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,236 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear outer position lamp not working

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,085 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,449 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,763 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 GHO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA56 GHO, 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 GHO registered?

SA56 GHO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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