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FL56 EZF

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

174,576 mi
Last recorded174,576 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 EZF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 174,576 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive diff mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 161,524 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 140,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 129,976 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 128,555 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 122,038 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 118,036 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 118,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,062 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 110,695 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn FRONT PROP SHAFT, REAR JOINT EXCESSIVELY WORN (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front FRONT PROP SHAFT, FRONT JOINT FIXING BOLT MISSING

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT BUCKLE, UNDER SEAT BASE. ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,592 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 95,490 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 95,490 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 85,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2016 85,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,499 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 73,499 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,416 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 69,416 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine management light on dash

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,969 miles

Emissions readings too low to register on analyser

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)

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Slight cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 31 Jan 2013 59,969 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Emissions readings too low to register on analyser

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)

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Slight cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,298 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 47,298 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside fog light bulb not working

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

Smoke test reading too low to register on analyser

Various warning lights showing on dash

Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,388 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,910 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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FL56 EZF is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL56 EZF, 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 FL56 EZF registered?

FL56 EZF is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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