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SD56 GJU

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,776 mi
Last recorded129,776 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 GJU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 129,776 miles

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

brake discrusteds

front and rear suspension rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2023 129,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 129,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 128,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cannot inspect underside properly due to splash guards.

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 126,561 miles

Cannot fully inspect engine bay due to engine covers.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 124,270 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,290 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,845 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,959 miles

near side front tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,516 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 73,239 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,529 miles

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

too much oil in engine

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 GJU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

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

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The MOT history for SD56 GJU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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