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FV56 TSO

2006 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,787 mi
Last recorded152,787 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 TSO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 152,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 2 Sep 2022 152,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 10 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 3 Sep 2021 147,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres approx. 3mm and all perished (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers in poor condition

nearside rear light unit damaged

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 24 Aug 2020 143,480 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 137,472 miles

235/50r18

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

offside rear tyre perished on edge of tread

Pass 22 Aug 2018 125,447 miles

235/50r18

Fail 16 Aug 2018 125,444 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe come away from centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

235/50r18

Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,971 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 103,266 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,338 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,260 miles

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

deterioration to both front brake discs

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,467 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,143 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 56,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,075 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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FV56 TSO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV56 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

FV56 TSO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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