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SL56 WJJ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,929 mi
Last recorded155,929 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 155,929 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 155,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached Bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 153,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 135,417 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 132,052 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 126,725 miles

Nearside wiper arm has movement at linkage

Fail 16 Aug 2017 126,724 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper arm has movement at linkage

Pass 15 Aug 2016 117,148 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 117,137 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 106,479 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Fail 2 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2014 100,093 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2014 100,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 90,875 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise tracking when new tyres fitted due too un-even wear

Fail 28 Mar 2013 90,602 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inside edges on fgront tyres worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,700 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight damage to offside rear tyre wall

travel on parking brake lever

unable to record any exhaust emission readings.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 56,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

slight damage to offside rear tyre wall

travel on parking brake lever

unable to record any exhaust emission readings.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,567 miles

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

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

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

spare wheel carrier plastic broken

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 WJJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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