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SV56 LUB

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,784 mi
Last recorded185,784 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 LUB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 185,784 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met minimum requirements at 16 percent

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.82 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.98 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.09 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.23 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear foot/service brake effort/application slow

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 179,194 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 179,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to test due to wiper fault (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers catching the bonnet and so not able to continue to clear the screen (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 172,773 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 146,904 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 155,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

long travel handbrake

n/s o/s rear shock absorber slightly weak in operation

slight play n/s o/s front suspension inner stab-bushes

slight splitting/cracking n/s front tyre inbetween tread

various minor engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2013 150,463 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 126,292 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 100,802 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 100,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 77,395 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,395 miles

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

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 LUB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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