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2006 BMW X3
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- Registration FD56FXA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 25 Mar 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,720 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2026 5 Jun 202626 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 127,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
11 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,369 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,177 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,632 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Parking brake handle has little reserve travel
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
1 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,632 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Parking brake handle has little reserve travel
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,855 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,100 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,747 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,070 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
13 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm,suspension lower arm (CONTROL ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
18 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,664 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018 5 Jun 202627 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,184 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017 5 Jun 202625 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt seat belt twisted (5.2.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both valves (4.1.D.1e)
22 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,638 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202622 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,685 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,786 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2014 5 Jun 20262 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,275 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
6 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,883 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2012 5 Jun 202624 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,723 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2011 5 Jun 202629 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,051 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2010 5 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
FD56FXA was registered on 2006-11-29
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