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FD56 ZHZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,593 mi
Last recorded142,593 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 142,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 142,592 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 126,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 116,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 113,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,967 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,158 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,933 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,729 miles

slight play in both front front control arm inner bushes.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 57,729 miles

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

slight play in both front front control arm inner bushes.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,694 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,361 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 39,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 30,763 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 21,598 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 13,444 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 13,204 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 13,204 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZHZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZHZ, 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 ZHZ registered?

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

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