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FD56 VLB

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,841 mi
Last recorded172,841 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 VLB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 172,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 172,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 165,803 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shockers and springs corroded / shocker protectors lose

front and rear number plates deteriorating but readable

hand brake travel high

Fail 14 Dec 2023 165,803 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear shockers and springs corroded / shocker protectors lose

front and rear number plates deteriorating but readable

hand brake travel high

Fail 14 Dec 2023 165,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front disc heat shields lose ratting on discs

both rear shockers and springs corroded / shocker protectors lose

front and rear number plates deteriorating but readable

hand brake travel high

Pass 15 Dec 2022 157,202 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 147,596 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 139,976 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 139,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 133,248 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 124,868 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both front and off side rear coil spring corroded /rear shockes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 114,542 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 114,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 104,464 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 9,666 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,007 miles

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

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

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 11 Dec 2012 80,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,430 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,442 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,368 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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FD56 VLB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

FD56 VLB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is FD56 VLB safe to buy?

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