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ST56 TWU

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,248 mi
Last recorded130,248 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 TWU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 130,248 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 122,923 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 104,362 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 104,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 82,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,727 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,128 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 51,122 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 43,310 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,445 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,415 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,823 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 27,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.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 TWU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

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

Is ST56 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 TWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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