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FH56 DCZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,975 mi
Last recorded161,975 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 DCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 161,975 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low

Fail 28 May 2026 161,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm loose/bent (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low

hand brake has travel

rear brake discs rusty/corroded

Offside Front brake discs back plate insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2025 157,551 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 144,848 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 142,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 140,559 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 138,870 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 138,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 133,949 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deterioration to rear brake disc's

Pass 11 Dec 2018 123,808 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 114,047 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,438 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 101,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 89,034 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,577 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 47,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front brakr disc worn

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,887 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers poor at front and rear.

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 DCZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black 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 DCZ, 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 FH56 DCZ registered?

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

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