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SB56 LRK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,445 mi
Last recorded118,445 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 118,445 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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 112,570 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 106,180 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 102,371 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 85,734 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 65,258 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,348 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 54,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,808 miles

condition of front brake discs

engine management light on

slight leak centre exhaust section

Fail 3 Dec 2014 49,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

condition of front brake discs

condition of rear brake discs

engine management light on

slight leak centre exhaust section

Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,486 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,256 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 40,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,720 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 34,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,266 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 28,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,574 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 LRK 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 SB56 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

SB56 LRK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is SB56 LRK safe to buy?

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