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SL56 SNU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

222,831 mi
Last recorded222,831 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 222,831 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 222,831 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 209,350 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 199,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 186,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 173,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 155,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 147,124 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 141,499 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 128,542 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 114,269 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 101,625 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,244 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,335 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 86,179 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,533 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 81,532 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,159 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 SNU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

SL56 SNU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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