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AD55 AYZ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,527 mi
Last recorded116,527 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AYZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 116,527 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2024 110,506 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 109,340 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 106,023 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,934 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 100,775 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 98,449 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 98,064 miles

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

transfer box counter weight insecure

Pass 9 May 2018 95,126 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 92,636 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 89,937 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 89,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,561 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,550 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 85,424 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 83,021 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 80,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,528 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,956 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 70,434 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 70,434 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)

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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AD55 AYZ 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 77.3%.

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 AD55 AYZ, 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

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What year was AD55 AYZ registered?

AD55 AYZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 January 2006.

Is AD55 AYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 AYZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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