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SV56 GZS

2006 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

111,681 mi
Last recorded111,681 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 GZS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 111,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 111,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 105,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

various corrosion building up under body

Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,310 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 102,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 100,122 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 95,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 92,776 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 92,517 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 21 Jun 2019 92,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 5 Apr 2019 92,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 92,503 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Impact damage (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4X4 malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 83,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner tread and minor perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner tread and minor perishing (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Fail 9 Dec 2017 83,334 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner tread and minor perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner tread and minor perishing (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,282 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,898 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 67,895 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,248 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 63,248 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,862 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 62,862 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,049 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 58,049 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,024 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,052 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,200 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,576 miles

slight cracking and shoulder wear on front tyres (235/50X18 - 97V)

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 GZS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GZS, 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 GZS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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