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BP55 FNR

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

238,305 mi
Last recorded238,305 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 FNR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 238,305 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 226,407 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 219,056 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 219,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 210,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 210,175 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 202,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 195,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 195,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 189,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 180,653 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 180,653 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 173,379 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 164,181 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 155,481 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 155,481 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 143,065 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 136,488 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 136,488 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 May 2012 117,400 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 117,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 96,341 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn close to limit 3.5mm advise

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 3mm advise

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

Fail 15 Jul 2011 95,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn close to limit 3.5mm advise

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 3mm advise

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 18 May 2010 72,361 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 72,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BP55 FNR is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BP55 FNR, 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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BP55 FNR is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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