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SG56 HGA

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,845 mi
Last recorded144,845 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 HGA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 144,845 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 134,893 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 124,189 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 113,885 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 103,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,162 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,291 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,797 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 60,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Dec 2017 55,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,931 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,302 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,442 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 41,348 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 41,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,402 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 37,402 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,090 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 31,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 15 Dec 2010 25,525 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,800 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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SG56 HGA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SG56 HGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG56 HGA registered?

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

Is SG56 HGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG56 HGA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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