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SJ56 HVL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,969 mi
Last recorded144,969 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 HVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 144,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 132,034 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 132,034 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 123,330 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 123,330 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replace bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,684 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,233 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,270 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 97,359 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,685 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 3 Sep 2014 88,682 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,033 miles

left hand rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,571 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,623 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 55,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 44,640 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 35,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,611 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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SJ56 HVL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HVL, 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 SJ56 HVL registered?

SJ56 HVL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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