MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,667 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake Discs Corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake Discs Corroded
Front Brake Discs Corroded
Rear Brake Discs Corroded
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW56 ELC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 SW56 ELC, 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 SW56 ELC registered?
SW56 ELC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2006.
Is SW56 ELC safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW56 ELC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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