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FD56 HXP

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,180 mi
Last recorded144,180 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 HXP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 144,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 131,998 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 118,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 109,018 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,372 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 106,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 104,235 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 99,432 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 92,721 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,846 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 80,740 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,800 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 74,800 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,672 miles

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 24 Sep 2013 63,889 miles

slight surface corrosion on nsr brake disc

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,140 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 52,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,313 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 37,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,805 miles

ALL four discs corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HXP is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HXP, 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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What year was FD56 HXP registered?

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

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