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FH56 DBZ

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,295 mi
Last recorded175,295 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 DBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 175,295 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 175,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 165,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 158,740 miles

Central Rear subframe and components corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 154,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 153,406 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 141,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 126,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 116,689 miles

rear brake disc's corroded on edges.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,239 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet pull stiff

Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,957 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,974 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 109,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,960 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 100,943 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

eml lamp on

light warning lamp on

n/s/r fog lamp inop

Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,113 miles

n/s/r fog lamp inop

Pass 13 Dec 2012 69,556 miles

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

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

eml light on .

Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,490 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,739 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 33,931 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 33,913 miles

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

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

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 DBZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FH56 DBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH56 DBZ registered?

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

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