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SF56 UJD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,498 mi
Last recorded141,498 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 UJD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 141,498 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 141,437 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 13 Mar 2024 135,547 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 135,492 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 126,616 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiper linkage deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2023 126,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiper linkage deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiper linkage deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2022 116,895 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiper linkage deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,758 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 107,721 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

wiper linkage deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,046 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 103,983 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 96,491 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,708 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 90,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,104 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,041 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,131 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 67,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 61,574 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,586 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 57,586 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,940 miles

O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,478 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.OIL LEVEL LOW.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 45,478 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.OIL LEVEL LOW.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 39,343 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 39,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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SF56 UJD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SF56 UJD, 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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SF56 UJD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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