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SW56VGF
2006 BMW X3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SW56VGF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 20 Aug 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
21 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,740 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,080 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 128,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,554 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 127,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,132 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- sections of high level brake light not working
23 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,281 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
22 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,441 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020 11 Jun 20265 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,484 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2019 11 Jun 20261 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,605 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.4e)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- general suspension corrosion
- plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,243 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- plastic covers fitted top and bottom
15 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,243 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- plastic covers fitted top and bottom
- oil leak
18 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,953 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- black soot around turbo area
- slight weep in o/s/r diff seal
- top and bottom covers fitted
20 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,832 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
20 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,832 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
21 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,761 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2014 11 Jun 202621 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
18 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,101 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW56VGF was registered on 2006-12-31
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