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SB56 XVK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,781 mi
Last recorded160,781 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 160,781 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure light on dashboard

Fail 9 Feb 2019 160,780 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure light on dashboard

Pass 1 Jul 2017 150,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear suspension bushes becoming worn

Pass 6 Jun 2016 126,920 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 126,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 104,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 102,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,492 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 81,492 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,385 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 73,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,128 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,647 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,491 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009

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 XVK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

SB56 XVK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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