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SM56 XUD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,840 mi
Last recorded167,840 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 167,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 150,533 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 139,835 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 139,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 129,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,414 miles

Brake pad warning light on, both sensors damaged

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside rear outer cv joint seeping grease

Fail 12 Dec 2020 119,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 110,323 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,540 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,236 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)

undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,396 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,328 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,432 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)

emmisioms to clean to measure

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,433 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Tyre run flat ligh on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,632 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,497 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,789 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 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.

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