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SM56 FVC

2006 Bmw X3 · Diesel · 1995cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1995cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 164,508 miles on the clock, averaging 11,862 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM56 FVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,508
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2009
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,862

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 reading164,508 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,611
Average per year11,862
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM56 FVC 23k58k94k129k165k '09'21'15

Check SM56 FVC

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,508 miles
Since last MOT+7,611 miles
PASS
Mileage156,897 miles
Since last MOT+17,840 miles
PASS
Mileage139,057 miles
Since last MOT+7,620 miles
PASS
Mileage131,437 miles
Since last MOT+12,079 miles
PASS
Mileage119,358 miles
Since last MOT+25,611 miles
PASS
Mileage93,747 miles
Since last MOT+20,819 miles
PASS
Mileage72,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,928 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage65,626 miles
Since last MOT+9,144 miles
PASS
Mileage56,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,315 miles
PASS
Mileage51,167 miles
Since last MOT+229 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,938 miles
Since last MOT+13,535 miles
PASS
Mileage37,403 miles
Since last MOT+6,589 miles
PASS
Mileage30,814 miles
Since last MOT+8,298 miles
PASS
Mileage22,516 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 FVC
MakeBmw
ModelX3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SM56 FVC

What car is SM56 FVC?

SM56 FVC is an black Bmw X3, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SM56 FVC?

The last recorded mileage for SM56 FVC was 164,508 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM56 FVC passed its MOT?

SM56 FVC has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2021.

Is SM56 FVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM56 FVC 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 SM56 FVC?

SM56 FVC is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.