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PY56 FMV

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,190 mi
Last recorded154,190 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 FMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 154,190 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 149,406 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 149,405 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 139,839 miles

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

bulb warning light on dash all bulbs ok

Pass 12 Jun 2023 134,079 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 134,079 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 134,059 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad wear lamp on

Pass 11 Apr 2022 130,955 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 129,502 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 122,116 miles

oil warning lamp on

Pass 23 Jun 2018 116,701 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 113,728 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 106,480 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 100,933 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,272 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,636 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level too high

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,605 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 42,269 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,333 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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PY56 FMV 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 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY56 FMV, 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 PY56 FMV registered?

PY56 FMV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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