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FH55 AYJ

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,548 mi
Last recorded121,548 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 AYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 121,548 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2025 120,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2024 119,517 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 118,058 miles

ALL SUSPENSION SURFACE CORROSION

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 117,623 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,298 miles

offside front shocker leaking

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 116,868 miles

sillcovers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 116,239 miles

Offside rear tyre worn

Pass 21 Apr 2016 110,091 miles

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

damage to osr bumper

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread face 255/45R18

Fail 20 Apr 2016 110,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a deep cut to cords in tread face 255/45R18 (4.1.D.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection

damage to osr bumper

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread face 255/45R18

Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,034 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 86,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,067 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,766 miles

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)

front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,025 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 70,025 miles

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)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 63,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,229 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 AYJ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH55 AYJ, 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 FH55 AYJ registered?

FH55 AYJ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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The MOT history for FH55 AYJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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