MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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)
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
rear reg plate in poor condition suggest replacement asap
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
rear reg plate in poor condition suggest replacement asap
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
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)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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