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FN56 TSZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,056 mi
Last recorded172,056 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 TSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 172,056 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 162,921 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 159,870 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 157,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 154,311 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 136,560 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 130,202 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2018 129,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 117,365 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,634 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 101,933 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 101,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 79,711 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,153 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 69,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,380 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,380 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,321 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,149 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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FN56 TSZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN56 TSZ, 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 FN56 TSZ registered?

FN56 TSZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is FN56 TSZ safe to buy?

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