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SN56 LXL

2006 Bmw X3 · Diesel · 2993cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 160,679 miles on the clock, averaging 8,307 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SN56 LXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,679
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,307

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,679 miles
Reading date
Miles last year102
Average per year8,307
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN56 LXL 22k56k91k126k161k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,679 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,577 miles
Since last MOT+8,012 miles
PASS
Mileage152,565 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,524 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage147,789 miles
Since last MOT+1,570 miles
PASS
Mileage146,219 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,663 miles
PASS
Mileage143,549 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,526 miles
Since last MOT+617 miles
PASS
Mileage142,909 miles
Since last MOT+555 miles
PASS
Mileage142,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,354 miles
Since last MOT+10,385 miles
PASS
Mileage131,969 miles
Since last MOT+15,525 miles
PASS
Mileage116,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,444 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,809 miles
PASS
Mileage103,558 miles
Since last MOT+1,327 miles
PASS
Mileage102,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,872 miles
PASS
Mileage91,359 miles
Since last MOT+15,482 miles
PASS
Mileage75,877 miles
Since last MOT+16,084 miles
PASS
Mileage59,793 miles
Since last MOT+14,744 miles
PASS
Mileage45,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,049 miles
Since last MOT+23,361 miles
PASS
Mileage21,688 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 LXL
MakeBmw
ModelX3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SN56 LXL

What car is SN56 LXL?

SN56 LXL is an silver Bmw X3, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SN56 LXL?

The last recorded mileage for SN56 LXL was 160,679 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN56 LXL passed its MOT?

SN56 LXL has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2025.

Is SN56 LXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN56 LXL 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 SN56 LXL?

SN56 LXL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.