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FH56 DBV

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

184,471 mi
Last recorded184,471 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 DBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 184,471 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 170,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 155,567 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 155,567 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 144,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 129,523 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working covered (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 114,189 miles

Battery light illuminated

Central Brake light covered over

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,121 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working covered over (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 100,874 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working covered over (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,665 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 86,741 miles

Offside wiper rubber beginning to tear

Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,161 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

prop shaft coupling deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2017 84,121 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

prop shaft coupling deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,788 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 77,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,077 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 72,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,270 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,071 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,831 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 47,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 37,535 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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FH56 DBV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FH56 DBV, 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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FH56 DBV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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