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SM56 YMW

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,068 mi
Last recorded135,068 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 135,068 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 133,104 miles

slight play at offside front lower rear suspension arm ball joint

Pass 9 Sep 2024 131,256 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 131,256 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 May 2023 128,713 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 126,465 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 126,461 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2021 124,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2020 117,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2020 117,450 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin top intercooler hose leaking fumes (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2019 110,042 miles

Front no plate cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2019 110,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper pivots jumping (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front no plate cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2018 103,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,529 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,511 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake flucuation

Pass 11 Dec 2014 80,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2014 80,984 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,796 miles

advice all four tyres worn low

advice exhaust clamp cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,547 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,997 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,552 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 43,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,637 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 YMW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMW, 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 YMW registered?

SM56 YMW is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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