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FH56 ESY

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,262 mi
Last recorded83,262 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 83,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,631 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,675 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,465 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,505 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on inner edge 255/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,945 miles

both rear tyres cracking within the tread and wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,305 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,026 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,832 miles

o/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall.

right rear driveshaft leaking grease from wheel end.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 48,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall.

right rear driveshaft leaking grease from wheel end.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,133 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,762 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,054 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 26,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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 ESY 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 87.5%.

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 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

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

Is FH56 ESY safe to buy?

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