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SV56 ZFM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,260 mi
Last recorded109,260 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 ZFM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,260 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 109,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 103,932 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 103,932 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,243 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,955 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 87,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,777 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 69,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,511 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear front wiper blades

Fail 10 Nov 2011 57,480 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear front wiper blades

Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,504 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 5 Nov 2009 31,853 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 31,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZFM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZFM, 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 ZFM registered?

SV56 ZFM is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is SV56 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV56 ZFM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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