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SP56 OTA

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,049 mi
Last recorded156,049 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 OTA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 156,049 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 156,007 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 148,567 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 148,567 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 142,978 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 142,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to cord being exposed and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 136,829 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 129,705 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 129,699 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 122,672 miles

NSR lamp lens damaged

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

Surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

Fail 16 Dec 2019 122,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NSR lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 121,997 miles

NSR lamp lens damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2018 117,469 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 117,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 112,691 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 112,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,597 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,634 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

Engine covers and undershields fitted not allowing all components to be tested.

Front brake pads starting to wear low, approx 4mm.

Nearside rear suspension bumpstop damaged.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Nearside rear brake caliper anti rattle clip missing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,452 miles

O/S/R brake pad warning sensor wire broken

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid level low

Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,931 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 44,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,216 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,813 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f. o/s/r. and n/s/r tyres slightly feathered on edges.

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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SP56 OTA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SP56 OTA, 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 SP56 OTA registered?

SP56 OTA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SP56 OTA safe to buy?

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