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FP56 XWK

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,309 mi
Last recorded205,309 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 XWK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 205,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 215,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 199,411 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear outer boots perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 199,410 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Flashing on - off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear outer boots perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 193,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 186,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 179,614 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 162,800 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 152,106 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 144,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 144,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 137,001 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 136,969 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 127,664 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 127,664 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 110,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 95,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,301 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,818 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,679 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,367 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,939 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2011 45,939 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2010 35,706 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,706 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,800 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 XWK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FP56 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

FP56 XWK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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