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SM56 YYJ

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,147 mi
Last recorded79,147 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 YYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 79,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 73,639 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 73,639 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 68,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Apr 2020 67,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,027 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

offside front brakes show signs of overheating/binding

tpms fault

Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,353 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,114 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,916 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,276 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,041 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,242 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre cut in outer wall

Fail 29 Sep 2011 32,242 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut in outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,166 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,937 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 YYJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for SM56 YYJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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