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FD56 GLV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,023 mi
Last recorded146,023 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 GLV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 146,023 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 146,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 137,923 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 137,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 137,910 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 126,665 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 115,460 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 115,460 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 98,039 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 79,515 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Fail 21 Dec 2017 79,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 72,883 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,604 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,436 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,201 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,467 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 32,045 miles
Fail 9 May 2010 32,034 miles

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

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 GLV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD56 GLV, 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 GLV registered?

FD56 GLV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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