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SM56 YRF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,423 mi
Last recorded134,423 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YRF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 134,423 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2023 131,921 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 131,861 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 129,334 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 120,877 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 120,523 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,159 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,522 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 79,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost/ straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 73,749 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,513 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,624 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 59,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,085 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,733 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 17,467 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 YRF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YRF, 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

How do I check the history of SM56 YRF?

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What year was SM56 YRF registered?

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

Is SM56 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 YRF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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