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FV56 AUR

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,071 mi
Last recorded154,071 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 AUR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 154,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front condensated

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

clutch badly worn and very noisy

Fail 13 Dec 2023 154,059 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust system insecure gear box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front condensated

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

clutch badly worn and very noisy

Pass 14 Dec 2022 146,654 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 139,554 miles

Offside Front wiper hitting bonnet

high travel on handbrake

Fail 9 Dec 2021 139,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also 1mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wiper hitting bonnet

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()

high travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Oct 2020 127,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 127,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 124,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 122,353 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 119,352 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 119,352 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 116,345 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers obscuring some items

under trays obscuring some items

Fail 22 Feb 2017 116,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers obscuring some items

under trays obscuring some items

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,189 miles

wipers worn & splitting

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 109,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 104,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,332 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 97,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 82,215 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,089 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Jun 2011 68,925 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,916 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 45,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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FV56 AUR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FV56 AUR, 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 FV56 AUR registered?

FV56 AUR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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