MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad earning light on Near side front sensor wire broken
Off side front brake caliper spring missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
near side front brake caliper spring fitted incorrectly
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad warning light on, nearside front sensor wire broken
Nearside front brake caliper spring clip fitted incorrectly
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside front brake caliper spring clip missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad warning light on, both sensors damaged
Centre exhaust bracket broken
Offside rear outer cv joint seeping grease
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad warning light on, both sensors damaged
Centre exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear outer cv joint seeping grease
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)
undertrays fitted obscuring some parts
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
emmisioms to clean to measure
Rear brake pads wearing low
Tyre run flat ligh on
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM56 XUD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?
SM56 XUD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2006.
Is SM56 XUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM56 XUD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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