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SL56 EDK

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,808 mi
Last recorded132,808 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 EDK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 132,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Aug 2021 132,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2020 123,110 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 115,738 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 115,738 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 108,569 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 101,955 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,899 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,161 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre worn in inner tread area.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,357 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,057 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,656 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 32,401 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,035 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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SL56 EDK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SL56 EDK, 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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SL56 EDK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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