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SL56 FGA

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,346 mi
Last recorded153,346 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2023 153,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 143,642 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 141,021 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 136,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 134,593 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 123,443 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 115,028 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 104,733 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 101,116 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2012 92,415 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,939 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,281 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,632 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FGA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FGA, 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 SL56 FGA registered?

SL56 FGA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SL56 FGA safe to buy?

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