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SM56 CVR

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,066 mi
Last recorded171,066 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 CVR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 171,066 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 165,485 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing signs of wear and or perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 155,046 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 155,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 146,658 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 146,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 136,008 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 120,941 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,944 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 106,728 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and has nail in it

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

child seats fitted n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 79,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,079 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 64,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,329 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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SM56 CVR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM56 CVR, 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 SM56 CVR registered?

SM56 CVR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is SM56 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 CVR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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