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FM56 URD

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,638 mi
Last recorded129,638 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 URD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 129,638 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 129,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,244 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 112,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 101,469 miles

Front both front tyres have outer edge wear

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2016 89,577 miles

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

Oil leak.

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

Pass 19 May 2015 78,000 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,996 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 66,967 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,648 miles

Child seat fitted to rear making seat belt check very difficult

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,693 miles

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

both righthand tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 29 Aug 2012 58,693 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

both righthand tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,157 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,320 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,775 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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FM56 URD is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM56 URD, 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 FM56 URD registered?

FM56 URD is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2006.

Is FM56 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 URD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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