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FD56 ZJE

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,167 mi
Last recorded152,167 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 152,167 miles

HANDBRAKE RESERVE LOW, NEEDS ADJUSTMENT AS JUST PASSED TEST.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated BUSH CRACKED (6.1.7 (d) (i))

REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS STARTING TO DETERIORATE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE.

Pass 13 Mar 2023 139,181 miles

chip in windscreen

nsf suspension arm

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2022 127,705 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS

OIL LEAK

Pass 18 Mar 2021 110,575 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 95,523 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,809 miles

Offside Rear Outer cv boot is leaking slightly

handbrake has travel and requires adjustment.

Pass 5 May 2018 78,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,664 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,997 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 58,997 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 55,995 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,475 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

all 4 tyres cracking an starting to split at tread shoulders

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,566 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 32,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,594 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 23,854 miles

Wipers smear

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 22 Dec 2009 15,305 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 ZJE is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZJE, 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 ZJE registered?

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

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