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BT56 FUV

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,760 mi
Last recorded142,760 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 FUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 142,760 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2023 132,957 miles

Spare set of reg plates in car

Fail 4 Nov 2023 132,957 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Spare set of reg plates in car

Pass 5 Nov 2022 123,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2021 115,254 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,900 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 104,065 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 3 May 2019 104,065 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 98,811 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,983 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 78,565 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Hand brake very high (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 78,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Hand brake very high (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,205 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 61,675 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,723 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 48,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,241 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,581 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 26,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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BT56 FUV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT56 FUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT56 FUV registered?

BT56 FUV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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