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SL56 WJX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

216,320 mi
Last recorded216,320 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 216,320 miles

tailgate not opening

Fail 4 Dec 2025 216,320 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

tailgate not opening

Pass 5 Dec 2024 201,293 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 201,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 183,382 miles

Offside Rear handbrake needs attention has a lower reading than nearside

Fail 23 Nov 2023 183,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake needs attention has a lower reading than nearside

Pass 1 Dec 2022 164,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 164,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw, not repairable ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 142,852 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 142,839 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure center section loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle down to incorrectly repaired brake system, (one disc replaced O/S and crumbling old pads) DANGEROUS!!!! (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also different size to front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored by heat soaked crumbling pads. (fitted by inexperienced mechanic) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

new brake pads fitted to n/s/r onto old brake disc

only one rear brake disc has been replaced (o/s), and heat soaked pads fitted to o/s/r. DANGEROUS!!!!!

Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,738 miles

Front suspension top mounts corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 120,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension top mounts corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,155 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 83,494 miles

under trays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,806 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,555 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,509 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,094 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,746 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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,200 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,529 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 37,305 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 37,305 miles

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

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

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 WJX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJX, 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 WJX is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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