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SD56 EVJ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,479 mi
Last recorded146,479 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 EVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 146,479 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 22 Apr 2024 131,672 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 127,256 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside front and offside rear outer driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

rear subframe slightly corroded

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 29 Apr 2022 123,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 119,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 97,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,002 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 82,002 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 68,121 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,997 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,203 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 21,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,155 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 12,350 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 10,776 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 9,507 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 9,507 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 7,015 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 5,609 miles

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 EVJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EVJ, 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 SD56 EVJ registered?

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

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