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DN56 FBL

2006 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,600 mi
Last recorded139,600 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 FBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 139,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 139,584 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,189 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 135,189 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 130,416 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,164 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 127,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 120,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 120,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 114,793 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 106,116 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 101,115 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,799 miles

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

emissions so clean wont pick up reading

Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,971 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 86,365 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 76,223 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 47,572 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 12,575 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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DN56 FBL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc 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 DN56 FBL, 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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DN56 FBL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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