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FH55 NBG

2006 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,486 mi
Last recorded144,486 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 NBG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 144,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded but brake pads still have plenty of life left (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded but brake pads still have plenty of life left (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 141,654 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 141,654 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 136,855 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 131,163 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 122,275 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)

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Feb 2012 104,240 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 104,240 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)

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

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,442 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 NBG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

FH55 NBG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 16 February 2006.

Is FH55 NBG safe to buy?

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