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ST56 TCU

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,086 mi
Last recorded132,086 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 TCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 132,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 122,316 miles

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

all brakes disc corroded

nearside parking brakes partially binding

Pass 24 Feb 2018 112,503 miles

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

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 112,465 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid topped up (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,157 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Feb 2016 98,401 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 89,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to offside rear

oil leak from rear diff driveshaft oil seals

Fail 14 Feb 2015 89,933 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to offside rear

oil leak from rear diff driveshaft oil seals

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 15 Feb 2014 79,928 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Feb 2013 69,368 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,888 miles

both front tyres showing wear on inner edge

slight oil leak from nearside & offside rear diff driveshaft seals

Fail 21 Feb 2012 59,888 miles

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

both front tyres showing wear on inner edge

slight oil leak from nearside & offside rear diff driveshaft seals

Fail 21 Feb 2011 50,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,558 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,643 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 TCU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ST56 TCU, 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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ST56 TCU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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