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SY56 NZB

2006 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,269 mi
Last recorded87,269 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 NZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 84,904 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 79,716 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 79,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,767 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a joint at the front of the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Around the outside edge (Both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 74,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,355 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 64,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 57,003 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 45,513 miles

4x4

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,896 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,061 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 35,040 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,274 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NZB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NZB, 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 NZB registered?

SY56 NZB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is SY56 NZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 NZB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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