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LA56 FZH

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,837 mi
Last recorded124,837 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 FZH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 124,837 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 124,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades judder (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust fixing broken /bolts against gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 117,735 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Fail 14 Feb 2022 117,735 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

vehicle was too clean to trigger the smoke meter

Pass 9 Feb 2021 104,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake high

Pass 27 Nov 2019 97,135 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,103 miles

Emissions too low to register

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

rear tyres are perished

Fail 7 Dec 2018 89,101 miles

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

Emissions too low to register

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

both n/s tyres perished

Pass 7 Dec 2017 81,220 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

oil light is on (intermittently) oil level is ok

Fail 7 Dec 2017 81,220 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

noise noted on engine

oil light is on (intermittently) oil level is ok

Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,750 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

exhaust is rusty

oil light on intermittently

Fail 7 Dec 2016 74,749 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

exhaust is rusty

oil light on intermittently

Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,738 miles

emissions too low to detect

Fail 9 Dec 2015 65,738 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

emissions too low to detect

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,431 miles

4x4 tapley test

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2013 50,545 miles

body damaged on the n/s/f

f/n/s tyre perished

f/o/s tyre perished and nailed, not repaireable

possible fault with air bag system, light intermittently on

r/n/s tyre perished and worn on the inner edge

r/o/s tyre perished and worn on inner edge

wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,327 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

windscreen noted damaged n/s

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rusty

no emission print out reading to low

Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,212 miles

4x4 tapley test + snow

windscreen damaged n/s

Fail 30 Nov 2010 29,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

4x4 tapley test + snow

windscreen damaged n/s

Pass 10 Dec 2009 21,900 miles

unable to complete smoke test due to low readings

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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LA56 FZH 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 66.7%.

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 LA56 FZH, 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

How do I check the history of LA56 FZH?

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What year was LA56 FZH registered?

LA56 FZH is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is LA56 FZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 FZH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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