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SF56 WKB

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,359 mi
Last recorded111,359 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 WKB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 111,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underside and sill inspections are limited due to covers

Pass 28 Sep 2023 101,026 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 101,025 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 87,626 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,055 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 84,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,540 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,540 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3nn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 58,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3nn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,823 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 48,800 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,001 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,273 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES 3mm

Fail 17 Sep 2014 35,273 miles

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

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES 3mm

Fail 15 Sep 2014 35,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 30,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2012 26,030 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,030 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 21,659 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 21,659 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2010 18,488 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 14,794 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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SF56 WKB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WKB, 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 WKB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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