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SL56 EOZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,865 mi
Last recorded125,865 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 125,865 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 125,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 117,684 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 117,673 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 111,707 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 93,600 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 86,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight outer sidewall damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner / worn outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner / near bald outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre near bald inner edge

Pass 24 May 2019 77,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,607 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 73,607 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,886 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,573 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,991 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,095 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 57,082 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,325 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,515 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 35,428 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,035 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 29,035 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 EOZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EOZ, 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 EOZ registered?

SL56 EOZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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