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SB56 ZKX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,903 mi
Last recorded130,903 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 130,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 124,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 119,356 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n.s.r outer slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 119,356 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n.s.r outer slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 114,360 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated at joint. requires attention soon.

Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,937 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker top cover insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 105,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker top cover insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,063 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/s/r shocker top cover insecure

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Wear on tyre edges

Fail 22 May 2018 96,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55/17V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/s/r shocker top cover insecure

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Wear on tyre edges

Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,677 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

eml on

rear registration plate loose

rear suspension components corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,104 miles

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

Front wipers poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald on edges almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit bald on edges and almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

service overdue

Pass 1 May 2015 69,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 69,871 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,782 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 61,782 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,401 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 46,028 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,688 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 35,688 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 23,557 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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 ZKX 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 70%.

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

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