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BT56 FWF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,592 mi
Last recorded97,592 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 97,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 93,745 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Centre stop lamp not working

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Oct 2022 93,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front coil springs corroded

Centre stop lamp not working

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2021 85,029 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,100 miles

rear brake discs slight pitting

Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,276 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 69,345 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Jul 2017 69,323 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,843 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,204 miles

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers veiw

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2014 57,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,464 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,876 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,329 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,193 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 29,193 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 19,379 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 19,379 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 FWF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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