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FM56 URV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,535 mi
Last recorded145,535 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 URV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 145,535 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 141,264 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 133,831 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 127,034 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 119,746 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 road tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 119,746 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Ratchet worn (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 road tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 112,951 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 103,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 89,343 miles

emissions to clean to register so no print out issued

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

near side front tyre has cuts/curb damage to side wall and is worn close to legal limit

near side rear tyre cracked/perished and worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre cracked/perished slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2011 69,384 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,488 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,827 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 URV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FM56 URV, 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 URV registered?

FM56 URV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2006.

Is FM56 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 URV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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