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BT56 FUW

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,967 mi
Last recorded147,967 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 FUW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 147,967 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 147,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,504 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,674 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,839 miles

Lamp failure indicator illuminated but all lights working

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 6 Apr 2017 71,836 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Lamp failure indicator illuminated but all lights working

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,722 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 49,720 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,637 miles

os rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2013 42,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,485 miles

both front inner brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,632 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,393 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,493 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 21,928 miles

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 FUW is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

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

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