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SL56 TZP

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,735 mi
Last recorded144,735 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 144,735 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides has slight play ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front lower middle arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,925 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 122,687 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 119,664 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 119,653 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 113,886 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,692 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 109,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,653 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 95,264 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some parts

undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 21 Jan 2015 86,022 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,456 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,283 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 62,283 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)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,204 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,422 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,032 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 40,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air bag lamp on dash

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,726 miles

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

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

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 TZP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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