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FM56 WLA

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,997 mi
Last recorded161,997 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 WLA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 161,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust smoking slightly on idle

Fail 2 Sep 2020 161,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust smoking slightly on idle

Pass 30 Jul 2019 147,284 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 147,274 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 141,561 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 135,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 135,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 129,078 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 129,068 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 125,244 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,815 miles

rear brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Jul 2014 111,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2013 99,496 miles

Both rear tyres down to 2mm and bald on inner edges,

Chips in windscreen in zone B,

Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,925 miles

Engine oil level low.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 82,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil level low.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,122 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 WLA is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLA, 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 FM56 WLA registered?

FM56 WLA is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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