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SV56 ZDR

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,576 mi
Last recorded151,576 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 151,576 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer lamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer lamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

free play within nearside front shock absorber

smoke test limit just met

Fail 4 Nov 2019 151,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower securing bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer lamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind when wheel spun backwards (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer lamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

free play within nearside front shock absorber

Pass 26 Oct 2018 137,389 miles

judder at front brakes

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2017 126,203 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 126,203 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 113,823 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 7 Nov 2015 104,601 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 97,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Nov 2012 90,420 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 76,786 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 76,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,228 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 52,132 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,750 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ZDR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZDR, 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 ZDR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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