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OE56 FVV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,958 mi
Last recorded157,958 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 FVV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 157,958 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2019 157,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2018 139,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 124,446 miles

nearside rear bump stop deteriorating

Fail 22 Sep 2017 124,445 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2016 111,397 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 111,397 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2015 95,218 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 95,218 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine bay covers fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,783 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 87,904 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,588 miles

rear tyres worn 2mm & worn on inside edges.

slight travel in hand brake lever.

suspect front & rear brakes pads wearing low.

suspect oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Fail 9 Feb 2013 77,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn 2mm & worn on inside edges.

slight travel in hand brake lever.

suspect front & rear brakes pads wearing low.

suspect oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,144 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,777 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,261 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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OE56 FVV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

OE56 FVV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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