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SG56 HDU

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,160 mi
Last recorded146,160 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 HDU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 146,160 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 143,401 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 140,257 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 138,615 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 134,477 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 128,728 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 124,341 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 115,654 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 115,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 110,180 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 110,180 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers not working (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 105,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 103,024 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 103,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 99,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,434 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,577 miles

front disc slightly lipped

Fail 11 Feb 2013 75,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front disc slightly lipped

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,473 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,119 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 45,119 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,545 miles

cut to nsf tyre wall (not to cords)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 19,545 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

cut to nsf tyre wall (not to cords)

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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SG56 HDU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SG56 HDU, 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 SG56 HDU registered?

SG56 HDU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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