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FH55 AXZ

2006 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

283,128 mi
Last recorded283,128 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 AXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 283,128 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Caliper spring clip stuck in wheel

Fail 19 May 2026 283,127 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Caliper spring clip stuck in wheel

Fail 30 Apr 2026 283,113 miles

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed CENTRE (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 283,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2025 280,093 miles

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

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

tpms light on dash

underside front to rear general corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 11 Feb 2025 280,092 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working both blades catching (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light and indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush see yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

tpms light on dash

underside front to rear general corrosion to chassis and components

Offside Rear brake retaining clip missing on pads

Pass 4 Jan 2024 266,145 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 266,145 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 258,141 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 252,413 miles

n/s rear handbrake reading low

Fail 22 Jan 2022 252,413 miles

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

n/s rear handbrake reading low

Pass 30 Jan 2021 247,221 miles

front no-plate delaminating

Pass 1 Feb 2020 244,140 miles

Central Front Lower no-plate delaminating

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE READING LOW

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2020 244,140 miles

Central Front Lower no-plate delaminating

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE READING LOW

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

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2019 233,380 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 22,233 miles

low emitter detected

Fail 3 Feb 2018 22,233 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

low emitter detected

Pass 28 Jan 2017 211,655 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 211,655 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 200,775 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 200,772 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Feb 2015 181,379 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 158,416 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 131,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 108,554 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 83,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 58,608 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 46,527 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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FH55 AXZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FH55 AXZ, 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 FH55 AXZ registered?

FH55 AXZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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