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FD56 GMF

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,431 mi
Last recorded114,431 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 GMF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 114,431 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 111,135 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 103,878 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 103,878 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,687 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 8 Mar 2014 92,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 92,483 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 84,173 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2012 84,173 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 71,192 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2011 71,192 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,227 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GMF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GMF, 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 GMF registered?

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

Is FD56 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 GMF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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