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SJ56 BXS

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,972 mi
Last recorded142,972 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 BXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 142,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 136,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 131,380 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 120,095 miles

Fuel cap sill slightly perished

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front lower arm worn at bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front lower arm worn at bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS on dash

Fail 13 Oct 2022 120,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap sill slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front lower arm worn at bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front front lower arm worn at bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2021 107,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 103,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 99,306 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear one (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing down low

cut in outer side wall of offside front tyre that has been glued

Fail 12 Sep 2019 99,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear one (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing down low

cut in outer side wall of offside front tyre that has been glued

Pass 17 Sep 2018 92,442 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 92,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,467 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 85,467 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,151 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPM light on

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers

play inner steering joints

Fail 18 Sep 2015 73,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers

play inner steering joints

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,308 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,614 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,516 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,525 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,217 miles

airbag light on.

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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SJ56 BXS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SJ56 BXS, 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 SJ56 BXS registered?

SJ56 BXS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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