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SL56 NPO

2006 Bmw X3 · Diesel · 2993cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Bmw X3 Diesel 2993cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 172,823 miles on the clock, averaging 9,859 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL56 NPO

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,823
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,859

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,566
Average per year9,859
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL56 NPO 18k56k95k134k173k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,823 miles
Since last MOT+10,566 miles
PASS
Mileage162,257 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,247 miles
Since last MOT+21,992 miles
PASS
Mileage140,255 miles
Since last MOT+10,341 miles
PASS
Mileage129,914 miles
Since last MOT+10,500 miles
PASS
Mileage119,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,912 miles
PASS
Mileage117,502 miles
Since last MOT+18,985 miles
PASS
Mileage98,517 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage96,321 miles
Since last MOT+8,963 miles
PASS
Mileage87,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,358 miles
Since last MOT+9,364 miles
PASS
Mileage77,994 miles
Since last MOT+11,141 miles
PASS
Mileage66,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage61,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,724 miles
Since last MOT+10,095 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,629 miles
Since last MOT+9,014 miles
PASS
Mileage42,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
PASS
Mileage38,394 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage32,090 miles
Since last MOT+14,456 miles
PASS
Mileage17,634 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 NPO
MakeBmw
ModelX3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SL56 NPO

What car is SL56 NPO?

SL56 NPO is an black Bmw X3, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SL56 NPO?

The last recorded mileage for SL56 NPO was 172,823 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL56 NPO passed its MOT?

SL56 NPO has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2025.

Is SL56 NPO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 NPO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SL56 NPO?

SL56 NPO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.