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FP56 MXR

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,130 mi
Last recorded129,130 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 MXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 129,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp in tail gate area not working

Fail 25 Feb 2019 129,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp in tail gate area not working

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 123,816 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At coil spring mount area, pipe and ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 123,744 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested Engine oil level is overfilled (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Near coil spring mount brake pipe union and brake pipe ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear discs corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 119,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer c/v boot leaking

n/s wiper spindle badly worn

Fail 30 Nov 2016 119,917 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer c/v boot leaking

n/s wiper spindle badly worn

Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,859 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age cracks on inner side walls

Fail 15 Dec 2015 113,859 miles

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age cracks on inner side walls

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,386 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,025 miles

rear bump stops broken

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 11 Dec 2013 102,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear bump stops broken

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2012 89,714 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shock dust cover insucure.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,228 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,131 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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FP56 MXR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP56 MXR, 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 FP56 MXR registered?

FP56 MXR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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