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SV56 FTD

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

98,570 mi
Last recorded98,570 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 FTD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 98,570 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 92,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake at 16% [minimum] (1.2.1 (c))

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,238 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 91,142 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 83,873 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 83,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 65,627 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Dec 2021 65,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 2 Dec 2020 62,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 62,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 60,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 60,231 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 58,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded/leaking at flexi-joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Nsf & Osf. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 58,133 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded/leaking at flexi-joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Nsf & Osf. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure.

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 55,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded at front section flexi-joint (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 55,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded at front section flexi-joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded/leaking at Catalyst front pipe flexi-joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 52,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded/leaking at Catalyst front pipe flexi-joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 49,659 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 49,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust emmisions had to be aborted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 46,610 miles

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

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

slight binding at offside rear wheel

Fail 4 Dec 2014 46,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

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

slight binding at offside rear wheel

Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,991 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

slight binding at both rear wheels

Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,722 miles

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,254 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 37,166 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

offside rear pisition light not fully working but more than 50% still working

Pass 6 Nov 2010 32,418 miles

all 4 tyres getting quite worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,292 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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SV56 FTD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SV56 FTD, 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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SV56 FTD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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