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ST56 UBY

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,834 mi
Last recorded147,834 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 147,834 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 147,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 146,265 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 146,264 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 144,572 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 141,516 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 126,195 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 126,195 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 111,556 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,851 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,087 miles

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)

nearside front mudflap insecure

rear wiper inop,parked in screen

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,147 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,722 miles

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 UBY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

ST56 UBY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is ST56 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 UBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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