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BT56 FVE

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

184,538 mi
Last recorded184,538 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 184,538 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 184,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 181,635 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2023 181,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 174,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 161,451 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 149,196 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

mark in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 128,046 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 20 May 2019 128,043 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 108,057 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 85,327 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 67,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner also deteriorated cracking badly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge also deteriorated cracking (4.1.E.1)

slight knocking from rear

Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,028 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,740 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,896 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,244 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,358 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,240 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,240 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,981 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 FVE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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