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SM56 FVC

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,508 mi
Last recorded164,508 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 FVC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 164,508 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 156,897 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 139,057 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 131,437 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 72,928 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,626 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,482 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,167 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 50,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,403 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,814 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,516 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 FVC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FVC, 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 SM56 FVC registered?

SM56 FVC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 November 2006.

Is SM56 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 FVC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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