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FD56 DDU

2006 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,525 mi
Last recorded41,525 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 DDU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 41,525 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 41,525 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 41,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 41,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 40,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 39,974 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 39,108 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 38,192 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,110 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 35,972 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 33,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,503 miles

n/s/f tyre has kerb damage to side wall

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 Nov 2014 29,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 28,501 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,378 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,030 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,596 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FD56 DDU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD56 DDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD56 DDU registered?

FD56 DDU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is FD56 DDU safe to buy?

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