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SL56 EDR

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,615 mi
Last recorded134,615 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 EDR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 134,615 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 128,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 123,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,136 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 110,205 miles

Nearside Rear Outer CV joint leaking grease.

Offside Rear Outer CV joint leaking grease.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 110,199 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Outer CV joint leaking grease.

Offside Rear Outer CV joint leaking grease.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on legal limit ! (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 102,024 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 102,016 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,957 miles

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

underbody shield fitted unable to fully inspect fuel and brake components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,026 miles

EM light on

Fail 24 Oct 2012 61,871 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,871 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 49,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,568 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,583 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 EDR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL56 EDR, 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 SL56 EDR registered?

SL56 EDR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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