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SB56 XAD

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

224,484 mi
Last recorded224,484 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 XAD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 224,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 213,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 205,753 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 194,668 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 183,712 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 170,251 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 161,550 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2019 161,550 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2018 152,847 miles

exhaust heat shield is insecure above rear exhaust silencer

Pass 10 Jul 2017 140,455 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 128,433 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 118,099 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 118,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 110,036 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 95,526 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 95,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,684 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 79,836 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,836 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 72,662 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 72,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 XAD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

SB56 XAD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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