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SL56 TYK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,609 mi
Last recorded110,609 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 TYK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 110,609 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 105,393 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc plate missing.

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

front both sides brake caliper corrosion.

Fail 13 Jul 2024 105,391 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc plate missing.

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

front both sides brake caliper corrosion.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 105,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 105,107 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 100,014 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 99,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 95,743 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,386 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 83,005 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 83,005 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,446 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,986 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,850 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 64,350 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,682 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 TYK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

SL56 TYK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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