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ST56 XBA

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,359 mi
Last recorded173,359 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 XBA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 173,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 171,677 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 166,705 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 160,304 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 146,677 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 138,260 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 138,259 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 129,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 129,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 123,655 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 113,644 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,988 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,832 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,381 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 62,381 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,253 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 42,265 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 42,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,496 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 XBA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

ST56 XBA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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