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SX56 CDO

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,691 mi
Last recorded108,691 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX56 CDO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 108,691 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad light on dash

tps light on dash

Fail 8 May 2024 108,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached off side front lower front ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust hanger broken

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad light on dash

tps light on dash

Pass 10 May 2023 102,518 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 102,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 96,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 91,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 91,212 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 86,940 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,556 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,214 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,984 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 64,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 56,282 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,766 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,912 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,877 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 37,775 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 30,619 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 30,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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SX56 CDO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SX56 CDO, 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 SX56 CDO registered?

SX56 CDO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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