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SW56 ELC

2006 Bmw X3 · Diesel · 2993cc

Blue Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX3
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 99,667 miles on the clock, averaging 5,137 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW56 ELC

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,667
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,137

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,667 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,137
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW56 ELC 44k58k72k86k100k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,667 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,665 miles
Since last MOT+326 miles
PASS
Mileage99,339 miles
Since last MOT+1,410 miles
PASS
Mileage97,929 miles
Since last MOT+2,458 miles
PASS
Mileage95,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,026 miles
PASS
Mileage94,445 miles
Since last MOT+1,399 miles
PASS
Mileage93,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,722 miles
PASS
Mileage89,324 miles
Since last MOT+9,311 miles
PASS
Mileage80,013 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,012 miles
Since last MOT+9,027 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,985 miles
Since last MOT+6,563 miles
PASS
Mileage64,422 miles
Since last MOT+19,969 miles
PASS
Mileage44,453 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 ELC
MakeBmw
ModelX3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SW56 ELC

What car is SW56 ELC?

SW56 ELC is an blue Bmw X3, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2006.

What is the mileage of SW56 ELC?

The last recorded mileage for SW56 ELC was 99,667 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW56 ELC passed its MOT?

SW56 ELC has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2020.

Is SW56 ELC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 ELC 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 SW56 ELC?

SW56 ELC is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.