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SA56 MDZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,545 mi
Last recorded92,545 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 92,545 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 92,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,069 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge ( adise tracking)

Brake fluid service overdue

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

Run flat light on

Fail 25 Mar 2014 79,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge ( adise tracking)

Brake fluid service overdue

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

Run flat light on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,459 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 70,459 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,110 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 61,110 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,080 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,594 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 MDZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA56 MDZ registered?

SA56 MDZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SA56 MDZ safe to buy?

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