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SA56 MFY

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,733 mi
Last recorded143,733 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 143,733 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 143,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view sharp edges (3.3 (b) (ii))

4 wheel drive warning light on

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

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

brake pad warning light on

tpms light on

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2021 130,925 miles

Nearside Front 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))

offside mirror casing missing

Pass 22 Jan 2020 124,423 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 124,423 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 124,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear seat belt buckle slight tight

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2018 117,172 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 117,172 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 108,800 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 99,268 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,563 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,251 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,178 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2013 75,178 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,293 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,203 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,762 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 MFY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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