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KO56 FMZ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,262 mi
Last recorded129,262 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 FMZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 129,262 miles

Nearside Front headlamp bulb backing missing from unit

bulb light warning on dash although all bulbs appear to be working correctly

Fail 18 Apr 2025 129,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air Bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp bulb backing missing from unit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

bulb light warning on dash although all bulbs appear to be working correctly

Pass 8 May 2024 119,068 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 107,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2023 107,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 May 2022 96,298 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 96,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 89,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 86,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner 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))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 86,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner 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 19 Jun 2019 82,975 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,387 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,489 miles

both front tyres wearing edges ...........

Fail 6 Oct 2016 69,489 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres wearing edges ...........

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,367 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register .......

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,099 miles

wet test .......

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,197 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,771 miles

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

Rear Brake Discs pitted

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,229 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,218 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,543 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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KO56 FMZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KO56 FMZ, 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 KO56 FMZ registered?

KO56 FMZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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