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SM56 ZTL

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,213 mi
Last recorded139,213 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 ZTL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 139,213 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 134,057 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 133,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring prescribed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 129,764 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 129,757 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2023 126,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 121,605 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 121,604 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check condition of wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 110,636 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Fouling handbrake cable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2020 110,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Fouling handbrake cable (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,178 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 95,178 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,945 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush worn

Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,311 miles

Offside Front Brake Back Plate Insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2017 83,311 miles

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

Offside Front Brake Back Plate Insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,518 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,731 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 71,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jun 2014 65,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,706 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,635 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,337 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,184 miles

emissions to clean to registar

Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,268 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)

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 ZTL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZTL, 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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SM56 ZTL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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