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SE56 ZCY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE56 ZCY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2023

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 144,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 144,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

reserve travel on handbrake lever nearly on its limit

Pass 17 Oct 2020 137,451 miles

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 137,451 miles

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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 132,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 128,953 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 128,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 118,801 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,541 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 88,275 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,848 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,731 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,872 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,274 miles

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

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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SE56 ZCY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SE56 ZCY, 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 SE56 ZCY registered?

SE56 ZCY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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