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SY56 NXL

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,752 mi
Last recorded149,752 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 NXL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 149,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 149,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering rack to knuckle joint loose (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front exhaust down pipe bracket loose

Pass 23 Jan 2025 137,930 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 133,755 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 129,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 125,206 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 125,206 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 119,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,435 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,134 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,319 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 97,251 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,942 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,523 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,753 miles

Rear nearside tyre tread worn to the legal limit

Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,356 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,171 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 38,136 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,913 miles

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

Rear washer n/w

Pass 1 Feb 2010 19,968 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low on outer edge

N/s/r Parking brake low on brake performance

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 19,968 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

N/S/F tyre wearing low on outer edge

N/s/r Parking brake low on brake performance

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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SY56 NXL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SY56 NXL, 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 SY56 NXL registered?

SY56 NXL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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