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SB56 ZNY

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,088 mi
Last recorded95,088 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 ZNY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 95,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 87,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 80,973 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2023 73,995 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 68,781 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear flexible brake hose perished and cracking

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 16 Feb 2022 68,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear flexible brake hose perished and cracking

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2021 67,920 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 67,044 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 67,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 58,291 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 58,291 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,755 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 46,755 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc shields loose

Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,437 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 38,433 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 38,431 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 38,143 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 35,890 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,156 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 30,411 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,608 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,377 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,293 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 17,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 ZNY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZNY, 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 ZNY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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