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FV56 VFO

2006 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,973 mi
Last recorded128,973 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 VFO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 128,973 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear shock cover inscure

Fail 25 Feb 2020 128,969 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear shock cover inscure

Pass 12 Feb 2019 126,256 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 126,227 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 122,319 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 122,096 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pad warning lamp staying on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 114,795 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,263 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,215 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,251 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 72,250 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 59,556 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 59,556 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 48,297 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 48,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,902 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 20,317 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 VFO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV56 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV56 VFO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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