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SV56 XZF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

199,355 mi
Last recorded199,355 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 XZF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 199,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 186,167 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 170,265 miles

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

Offside Front brake dust shield loose

Offside Rear brake dust shield corroded

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 155,801 miles

Upper brake light 80% working

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 142,803 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 142,803 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 130,161 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal limit is 1.6mm tyre reads 1.8mm urgent attention required (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal limit is 1.6mm tyre reads 1.8mm urgent attention required (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 119,436 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 119,435 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 119,061 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 118,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear light dull

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

brake wear warning light on

Pass 4 Jan 2016 114,830 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 107,896 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 101,379 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,910 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 90,335 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 84,179 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 60,702 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 60,702 miles

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

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 XZF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XZF, 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 XZF registered?

SV56 XZF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is SV56 XZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV56 XZF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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