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ST56 TWN

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,557 mi
Last recorded177,557 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 177,557 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 164,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 164,681 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 143,097 miles

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced tail lamp dim and flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 143,011 miles

Brake fluid contaminated discoloured (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced tail lamp dim and flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 126,501 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded and fractured

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre rubber perishing/ageing

Rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2018 126,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault Red warning light on dash (4.1.D.4)

ABS warning lamp illuminated but cleared during decelerometer brake test

Front exhaust clamp corroded and fractured

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre rubber perishing/ageing

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 124,729 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 120,598 miles

child seat fitted, unable to check seat belt

Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,014 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 115,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 110,735 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Dec 2013 110,735 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Nov 2012 104,717 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 104,714 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 15 Mar 2012 94,630 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,169 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 76,169 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,419 miles

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 TWN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

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

Is ST56 TWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 TWN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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