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ST56 UPA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,304 mi
Last recorded164,304 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 164,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just meet required efficiency

Pass 6 Nov 2018 154,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 154,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 138,228 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts, including metal brake pipes

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit, change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Rear shock absorbers both slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2016 124,318 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. meets minimum standard further attention soon (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 124,317 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,682 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,398 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 96,398 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 77,557 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,545 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 58,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,125 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,984 miles

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

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

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 UPA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black 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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

ST56 UPA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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