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ST56 TWD

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

205,126 mi
Last recorded205,126 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 TWD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 205,126 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 189,465 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive and oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 189,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding signs of overheating on disc (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing stuck under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive and oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 182,232 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 179,932 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 178,020 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 174,024 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 170,273 miles

Front discs lipping

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wiper arm hitting bonnet

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear pads low

Fail 25 Jan 2018 170,273 miles

Front discs lipping

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wiper arm hitting bonnet

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear pads low

Pass 28 Jan 2017 164,203 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 153,804 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 138,972 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 123,279 miles

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 4 Feb 2014 123,279 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Jan 2013 105,305 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn below 3mm in centre

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn/lipped

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,388 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 88,388 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,833 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 56,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TWD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TWD, 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

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What year was ST56 TWD registered?

ST56 TWD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is ST56 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 TWD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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