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SA56 NXO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,970 mi
Last recorded123,970 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2024 123,970 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,819 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 113,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 113,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 105,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,812 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,463 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,408 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 63,665 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,074 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,211 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,580 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 41,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,223 miles

both front tyres on legal minimum limits at edges

both rear tyres 2mm at edges

Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,756 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 26,756 miles

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

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED AT ZONE "A"

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 NXO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NXO, 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 NXO registered?

SA56 NXO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is SA56 NXO safe to buy?

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