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FH56 EDK

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,484 mi
Last recorded143,484 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 EDK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 143,484 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 137,443 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 129,520 miles

each side rear of vehicle has a side light not working

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

Fail 30 Apr 2019 129,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

each side rear of vehicle has a side light not working

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,471 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 123,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 123,372 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 110,803 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 96,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 88,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 84,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,431 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,258 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,800 miles

offside rear coil spring fractured

Fail 18 Feb 2013 61,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside rear coil spring fractured

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,658 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,144 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,567 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 EDK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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