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FV56 TYT

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,306 mi
Last recorded191,306 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 TYT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 191,306 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 173,668 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 173,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 155,831 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 155,831 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 153,293 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 153,264 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 134,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 116,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 116,474 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 100,279 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 100,279 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,787 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 65,876 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 65,674 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,755 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TYT is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TYT, 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 FV56 TYT registered?

FV56 TYT is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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The MOT history for FV56 TYT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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