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SD56 EOP

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,138 mi
Last recorded151,138 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 EOP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 151,138 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 139,006 miles

Long travel on handbrake lever indicating maintenance required

Nearside Front Tyre fitted the wrong way round, inside on the outside.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 138,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Long travel on handbrake lever indicating maintenance required

Nearside Front Tyre fitted the wrong way round, inside on the outside.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 122,790 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 122,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 121,566 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 120,245 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2019 119,391 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2018 118,743 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 114,604 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 110,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 105,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres -tread low 3mm

Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,955 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,920 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 75,706 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,023 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 53,339 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,877 miles

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

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 28 Aug 2009 51,846 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

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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SD56 EOP 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 SD56 EOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD56 EOP registered?

SD56 EOP is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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