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SM56 ZHA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

145,230 mi
Last recorded145,230 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 145,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 142,371 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 8 Feb 2023 137,661 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 132,831 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 127,811 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 123,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 121,842 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,297 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)

sills and underbody partially covered

Pass 31 Jan 2017 104,982 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)

sills covered

Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,519 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,639 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,943 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,914 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,985 miles

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

Rear mudguard insecure

rear bumper has slight damage

Fail 3 Jan 2012 47,985 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

rear bumper has slight damage

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,100 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,231 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 ZHA 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 94.4%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA registered?

SM56 ZHA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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