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ST56 TDX

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,268 mi
Last recorded193,268 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 TDX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 193,268 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 183,885 miles

tpms on

Pass 6 Apr 2021 174,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 173,103 miles

oil leaks.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 168,054 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Differential corroded

Rear Heat shield loose

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 161,106 miles

engine pans

tested wet

Pass 4 Apr 2017 152,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine pans

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Apr 2017 152,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine pans

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2016 145,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine pans

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 May 2015 138,965 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 138,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Front number plate cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 135,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle tested wet

Fail 12 Nov 2014 135,436 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle tested wet

Pass 5 Dec 2013 127,480 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 112,965 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 111,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,441 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 74,964 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,451 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 52,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 TDX is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TDX, 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 ST56 TDX registered?

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

Is ST56 TDX safe to buy?

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