MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad warning light on
Emissions not registered
Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Brake pad warning light on
Emissions not registered
Front Oil leak ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement and seized (3.5.1k)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH56 VFU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SH56 VFU, 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 SH56 VFU registered?
SH56 VFU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 November 2006.
Is SH56 VFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH56 VFU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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