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OE56 FGZ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,685 mi
Last recorded173,685 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 FGZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 173,685 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 155,900 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 139,200 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 139,200 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 130,754 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 124,696 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 117,884 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 117,884 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 114,923 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,176 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 106,862 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 101,419 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 97,280 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres low

Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,280 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 88,904 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 88,902 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 77,402 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,798 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 62,795 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake travel

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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OE56 FGZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE56 FGZ, 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 OE56 FGZ registered?

OE56 FGZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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