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ST56 APV

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,101 mi
Last recorded88,101 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 APV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 88,101 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,991 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,139 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 64,139 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,169 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 45,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,898 miles

tyre warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,298 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,365 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 27,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,987 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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ST56 APV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST56 APV, 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

How do I check the history of ST56 APV?

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What year was ST56 APV registered?

ST56 APV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is ST56 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 APV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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