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FH56 ERV

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,632 mi
Last recorded83,632 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 83,632 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 81,999 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2022 81,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,960 miles

handbrake could do with adjustment

slight surface corrosion to front disc edges

Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,860 miles

front & rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion & pitting

Pass 22 Aug 2019 69,146 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,475 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,462 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,046 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroding

Offside Front brake disc corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,265 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,857 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,561 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,027 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,739 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 18,774 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 ERV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ERV, 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 ERV registered?

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

Is FH56 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH56 ERV shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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