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FD56 ZHO

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,461 mi
Last recorded146,461 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 146,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 139,500 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 139,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 134,988 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 128,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 128,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 122,780 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 111,947 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 111,941 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 103,973 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in inner edge ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both around inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid appears contaminated

Fail 27 Nov 2019 103,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in inner edge ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both around inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid appears contaminated

Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,135 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 93,100 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,493 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,828 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,957 miles

Both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 57,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,182 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,176 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 36,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,754 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 26,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 ZHO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

FD56 ZHO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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