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SD56 EUT

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,351 mi
Last recorded133,351 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 133,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 131,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall and tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall and tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 127,821 miles

Both rear shock dust covers insecure

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 127,806 miles

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

Both rear shock dust covers insecure

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 124,827 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

nearside front lower arm rear arm inner bush slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2022 121,492 miles

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2022 121,492 miles

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2021 118,912 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Worn

Fail 2 Feb 2021 118,912 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Suspension Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Worn

Pass 27 Jan 2020 115,697 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,241 miles

handbrake ratchet worn

rear diff bush perished

rear sub frame, rear bush's perished

Fail 7 Feb 2019 111,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate insecure

handbrake ratchet worn

rear diff bush perished

rear sub frame, rear bush's perished

Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,780 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 104,773 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 102,697 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 94,732 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 94,732 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,107 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 5 Apr 2012 54,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2011 45,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,237 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,215 miles

bonnet dificult to open

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 EUT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SD56 EUT, 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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SD56 EUT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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