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SV56 GYO

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,683 mi
Last recorded137,683 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 GYO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 137,683 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Nearside wiper arm has free play

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 133,923 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Nearside wiper arm loose

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

oil level low

Fail 4 Mar 2025 133,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Nearside wiper arm loose

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT - STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged both front tyre outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,280 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 27 Mar 2023 113,152 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 105,396 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 99,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 96,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 83,100 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,977 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,397 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,908 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,228 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,779 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has a chunk out of sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,705 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,593 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,203 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 32,202 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,896 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 GYO 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 90%.

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 SV56 GYO, 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 SV56 GYO registered?

SV56 GYO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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