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SC55 OEO

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,433 mi
Last recorded144,433 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 OEO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2026 144,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front fog lamps are not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend new ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper is loose

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend new ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

tpm

under trays are fitted not able to inspect brake pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2025 141,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper is loose

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

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

Nearside Rear brake has a very slight bind

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))

parking brake readings are low

tpm is on

under trays are fitted not able to inspect brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2024 137,482 miles

tpm is on

Fail 15 Jan 2024 137,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

tpm is on

Pass 27 Jan 2023 134,128 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 133,855 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 130,190 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 130,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 127,494 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 123,427 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 6 Nov 2018 118,012 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 112,029 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,819 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 106,113 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 106,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,048 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 99,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

4x4 wheel drive lamp on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

parking brake lamp on

Pass 16 Dec 2013 91,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 73,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,078 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 52,611 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 52,611 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,059 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 43,059 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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SC55 OEO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SC55 OEO, 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 SC55 OEO registered?

SC55 OEO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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The MOT history for SC55 OEO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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