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BT56 FVM

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

168,281 mi
Last recorded168,281 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 FVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 168,281 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 168,281 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking into stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 163,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 163,259 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision rear center seat belt not locking into stalk. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 153,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 146,571 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 146,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 133,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 133,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 115,935 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 115,916 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 5 Oct 2018 106,457 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 106,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Printed letter faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Printed letter faded (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

4x4 Warning lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake warning lamp permanently on

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 96,701 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,797 miles

Centre rear seatbelt stalk catch sticking but ok at time of test.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 81,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre rear seatbelt stalk catch sticking but ok at time of test.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 81,791 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear number plate delaminating

TPM light on

Front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2015 72,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to legal limit.

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 65,838 miles

rear reg plate in poor condition suggest replacement asap

Fail 28 Jun 2014 65,838 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear reg plate in poor condition suggest replacement asap

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,851 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 57,849 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

small objects in both rear tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,611 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 50,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,360 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 41,181 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 24,960 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 FVM is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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

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