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SL56 WKC

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,677 mi
Last recorded112,677 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 112,677 miles

suspension and subframes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2025 109,127 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 104,777 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 98,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 90,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 85,549 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 80,699 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 58,849 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 58,849 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust front clamp corroded (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 46,636 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,679 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,452 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 27,987 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,987 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,848 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,185 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 WKC 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 89.5%.

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 WKC, 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 WKC registered?

SL56 WKC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SL56 WKC safe to buy?

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