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SV56 VFB

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,673 mi
Last recorded143,673 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 VFB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 143,673 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 143,623 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 133,011 miles

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))

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2022 123,104 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 123,101 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 116,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Transfer box exhaust mounting separated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Bulb getting pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 116,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom balljoint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Transfer box exhaust mounting separated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Bulb getting pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 107,631 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 107,627 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

N/S front brake caliper spring retainer missing causing adverse pad wear

O/S handbrake performance power

Pass 3 Dec 2018 98,298 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 98,281 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose at front pipe.. (weld has give way) (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,725 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 59,362 miles

slight wear both front tyres inner edges

Fail 25 Nov 2014 59,362 miles

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

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

slight wear both front tyres inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,745 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 49,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2012 43,485 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,758 miles

rear discs corroded & worn

slight play osf track rod

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 35,758 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded & worn

slight play osf track rod

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,728 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,274 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear belt inspection not fully carried out

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 VFB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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