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ST56 TWK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,299 mi
Last recorded159,299 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 TWK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 159,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 155,748 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 150,555 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 140,802 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake retaining clip missing

Pass 4 Jan 2019 121,924 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 107,989 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,291 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some items.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 93,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some items.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 93,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s parking brake noisy operation

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 78,100 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,372 miles

light blue smoke on smoke test

nsf & osr tyres s/wall cuts,not to cords

Fail 12 Nov 2014 65,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light blue smoke on smoke test

nsf & osr tyres s/wall cuts,not to cords

Pass 11 Jul 2014 63,377 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 63,377 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,606 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 33,797 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,797 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,700 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,601 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 20,951 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 20,951 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 20,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 TWK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TWK, 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 TWK registered?

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

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