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SB56 LPU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,795 mi
Last recorded163,795 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 LPU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 163,795 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 162,949 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 162,942 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 158,827 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 152,341 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 147,117 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 139,785 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 127,647 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 127,588 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2020 127,588 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2019 120,210 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjusting (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 116,441 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 110,649 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 105,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear foglight holder missing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 91,621 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,632 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,829 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 546,649 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 54,649 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,088 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,005 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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SB56 LPU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SB56 LPU, 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 SB56 LPU registered?

SB56 LPU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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