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SM56 YYD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,775 mi
Last recorded137,775 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 137,775 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 137,774 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades too small (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 132,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 132,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 123,523 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 123,519 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,293 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windsreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 115,233 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windsreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,858 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,130 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 103,148 miles

Front chip in windscreen.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 100,138 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,539 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 89,302 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 79,522 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 67,840 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 60,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,813 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,127 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 43,127 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,841 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,269 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 YYD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM56 YYD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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