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FP56 XWG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,656 mi
Last recorded65,656 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 XWG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 65,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Light surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside and brake pipes

Pass 12 Jan 2024 64,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 63,012 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 61,252 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 59,753 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 59,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 57,801 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 51,659 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 48,943 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 45,531 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 45,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,589 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s front tyre outer walls damaged but no canvas visible.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,612 miles

O/S & N/S Front tyres damaged on rim bead but ok

Pass 23 Dec 2011 19,311 miles

chip in offside front lower screen

Fail 20 Dec 2011 19,301 miles

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

chip in offside front lower screen

Pass 9 Dec 2010 16,030 miles

chip on offside front lower screen

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2010 16,030 miles

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

chip on offside front lower screen

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2009 13,444 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall damage

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 XWG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 FP56 XWG, 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 FP56 XWG registered?

FP56 XWG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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