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NM56 FDU

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,991 mi
Last recorded143,991 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM56 FDU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 143,991 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 131,592 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 125,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,001 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 100,309 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 100,153 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,615 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,618 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 92,615 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,033 miles

engine cover/under trays fitted

front tyres worn on edges

winter tyres fitted to front

Fail 24 Apr 2017 83,033 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine cover/under trays fitted

front tyres worn on edges

winter tyres fitted to front

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,945 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 68,942 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 44,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 44,356 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,535 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 19,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 13,807 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 13,807 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

underbody inspection comprom ised by plastic undertrays fitted as standard-limited access

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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NM56 FDU is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NM56 FDU, 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 NM56 FDU?

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What year was NM56 FDU registered?

NM56 FDU is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is NM56 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM56 FDU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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