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SC06 HLO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,560 mi
Last recorded126,560 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 HLO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 126,560 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,083 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 123,888 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 122,481 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 120,809 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,438 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 115,754 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on outside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,463 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,280 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 95,045 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 84,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,002 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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 22 Apr 2013 69,990 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,261 miles

N/S/R Roadspring broken at base

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

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

O/S/F Roadspring cushening rubber base slightly dislocated

Pass 24 May 2011 47,299 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 35,128 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 35,057 miles

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

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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SC06 HLO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SC06 HLO, 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 SC06 HLO registered?

SC06 HLO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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