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SM56 YYB

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,551 mi
Last recorded130,551 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 130,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs slight adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 129,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 128,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 122,119 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 119,919 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 107,940 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,645 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,049 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 90,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,937 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 70,342 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,366 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 45,476 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 45,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,871 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,293 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 24,974 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 YYB 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 83.3%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

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

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