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FG56 ACZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,238 mi
Last recorded92,238 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 ACZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 92,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 86,465 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,270 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various rear arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 80,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,375 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 75,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 67,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 67,650 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,495 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 1 Mar 2017 63,495 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,003 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 54,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,414 miles

Emissions to clean to obtain a print out

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyres slightly perished due to age

Pass 21 Dec 2011 27,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,412 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,026 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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FG56 ACZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FG56 ACZ, 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 FG56 ACZ registered?

FG56 ACZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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