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SJ56 GGF

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,269 mi
Last recorded152,269 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 GGF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 152,269 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 138,085 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 12 Jun 2023 138,083 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault On dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 24 Jun 2022 114,433 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front prop shaft missing

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 114,413 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front prop shaft missing

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 110,695 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 110,506 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 110,506 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 105,092 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 105,092 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 98,631 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 98,631 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 96,884 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,613 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 87,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 68,020 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 14 Nov 2011 42,744 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,654 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 28,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,994 miles

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

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

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 GGF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GGF, 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 GGF registered?

SJ56 GGF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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