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SP56 WXC

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,665 mi
Last recorded154,665 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 WXC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 154,665 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2023 146,749 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 144,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 142,473 miles

Handbrake travel and wear in ratchet

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper part of shock absorber piston (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Signs of leak on engine under cover (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two, n/s and o/s/r ()

Pass 7 May 2019 137,787 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 137,787 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 135,473 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Handbrake effieciency low

Underside surface corrosion

Pass 4 May 2017 132,696 miles

Exhaust front pipe to centre joint worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2017 132,696 miles

Exhaust front pipe to centre joint worn

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 128,669 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 128,666 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 117,947 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2013 107,891 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 102,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 102,282 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 59,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,122 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,725 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 27,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advisory two bad cuts on o/s/r tyre tread but not down to cord

Fail 1 Oct 2009 27,622 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,681 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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SP56 WXC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

SP56 WXC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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